1996 Buick Century vs 1998 Buick Century
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Buick Century | 1998 Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 80 | 218 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 28 | 87 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 57,972 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 27 |
| Steering | 10 | 24 |
| Power Train | 7 | 26 |
| Visibility | 8 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
1996 Buick Century
1998 Buick Century
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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.