1999 Buick Century power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Buick Century — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As the 3rd owner of a 1999 buick century limited I did a thorough search of cars history and found no problems until today 8 9 2013 when I took it in for radiator hose change cooling system flush and oil change which later was told allthey could do was the tranny flush because of the intake…”
filed Aug 9, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick century. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the check engine and track off warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the abs sensor and other wires were bound by electrical tape and…”
filed Mar 25, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 Century | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 Century | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 Century | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 Century | 48 | 25% |
| 1998 Century | 26 | 12% |
| 1997 Century | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 Century | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 Century | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 Century | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 Century | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 Century | 6 | 13% |
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.