1998 Buick Century vs 1999 Buick Century
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Buick Century | 1999 Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 235 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 98 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,972 mi | 57,808 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 55 |
| Visibility | 24 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 15 |
| Power Train | 26 | 11 |
| Steering | 24 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
1998 Buick Century
1999 Buick Century
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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.