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#BS-1984-BUICEN-46C91984 Buick CenturyProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 11 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 11 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1984 Buick Century: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Century, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues
Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Century, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers Issues
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Century, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1984 Buick Century, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SOME WAGONS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A JA2 REAR SYSTEM INSTEAD OF THE JA3 BRAKE SYSTEM. THESE STATION WAGONS MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SHOULD A STOPPING DISTANCE CONFORMING WITH FMVSS 105 BE REQUIRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (6)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
POWER STEERING FAILURE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER BRAKE ASSIST
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
POWER ST. ASSIST
STEERING
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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The worst model year for the Buick Century is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
1984 Buick Century vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
11
Class avg
5
2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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