1990 Buick Century vs 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Buick Century | 1990 Chevrolet Lumina |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 427 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 8 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Chevrolet Lumina |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 224 |
| Structure | 6 | 62 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 37 |
| Steering | 2 | 39 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 24 |
| Seats | 5 | 9 |
| Suspension | 1 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 106 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 35 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 16 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
1990 Buick Century
1990 Chevrolet Lumina
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.