no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
1991 Buick CenturyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 1991 Buick Century, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 2, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Buick Century has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling
4Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
4Seats2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility
2Fuel system, gasoline
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 Buick Century recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. THE HIGH CURRENT CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WELDS THECIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS TOGETHER IN THE CLOSED POSITION, LEAVING THE CIRCUITUNPROTECTED AND…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
1991 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1991 Buick Century safety ratings
1991 Buick Century 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Buick Century, and the recalls they led to.
- STICKING THROTTLENo recall
In owners' words
What Century owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PARKED IN DRIVE WAY WITH ENGINE RUNNING PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND ENGINE WENT WIDE OPEN. APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE REAPPLIED WITH MORE PRESSURE. THIS HAPPENS ONLY DURING PANIC STOPS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN.MJS
WHEN DRINVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID BEFOR STOPPING. *AK
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