1985 Buick CenturyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1985 Buick Century, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2001. Updated daily.
Where the 1985 Buick Century has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1985 Buick Century recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1985 vs. every other Century year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Century median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1985 Buick Century, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR BRAKE LOCKUPLed to recall 66V-003
- WINDSHIELD WIPERSNo recall
- POWER ST. ASSISTNo recall
- HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURENo recall
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