1998 Buick Century vs 1998 Toyota Camry
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 | 1998 Buick Century | 1998 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 600 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 128 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 64 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 31 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,972 mi | 87,844 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 112 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 92 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 83 |
| Suspension | 8 | 70 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 33 |
| Steering | 24 | 33 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 27 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
1998 Buick Century
1998 Toyota Camry
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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.