1998 Buick Century steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Buick Century — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick century. While the vehicle was being operated, the brakes and steering column seized. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact…”
filed Oct 4, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick century. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering was not functioning. However, the driver was able to maintained control the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…”
filed Oct 9, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Century | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 Century | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 Century | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 Century | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 Century | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 Century | 13 | 6% |
| 1997 Century | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 Century | 10 | 13% |
| 1995 Century | 9 | 9% |
| 1994 Century | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 Century | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 Century | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Buick Century
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.