1999 Buick Century engine and engine cooling problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Buick Century — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick century. While driving approximately 55 mph, the temperature gauge increased and the contact began to smell burning antifreeze. The contact parked the vehicle and a mechanic stated that the intake gasket was leaking coolant and needed to be replaced. The current and…”
filed Sep 9, 2008
“Passenger airbag light on--means airbag will not/may not deploy if in an auto accident. Dealer sharpe buick replaced module approx 3 times but problem still exists. I was told that airbag light had to stay on constant before they could do anything, light is always on and problem was still not…”
filed Aug 18, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 Century | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 Century | 25 | 16% |
| 2001 Century | 27 | 19% |
| 2000 Century | 21 | 11% |
| 1998 Century | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 Century | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 Century | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 Century | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 Century | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 Century | 10 | 19% |
| 1992 Century | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.