1998 Buick Century visibility problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Buick Century — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick century. The contact attempted to roll up all four windows but only the rear driver's side window responded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the window motors and tracks would need to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Mar 4, 2011
“Power window and mirror issues in 1998 buick century. I have been dealing with this problem since 2004, I've been told by multiple mechanics that it's a known issue with the buick century, why is there no recall? The windows keep coming off the track, I drive on smooth roads and follow the speed…”
filed Jan 5, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 Century | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 Century | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 Century | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 Century | 15 | 10% |
| 2000 Century | 23 | 12% |
| 1999 Century | 29 | 12% |
| 1997 Century | 16 | 15% |
| 1996 Century | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 Century | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 Century | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 Century | 1 | 2% |
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.