1998 Buick Century vs 1998 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Buick Century | 1998 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 545 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 191 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 61 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,972 mi | 88,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 111 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 74 |
| Power Train | 26 | 69 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 62 |
| Suspension | 8 | 59 |
| Steering | 24 | 40 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
1998 Buick Century
1998 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.