Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
1986 Buick Century Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1986 Buick Century, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 | 15 | 10% |
| 2000 | 23 | 12% |
| 1999 | 30 | 13% |
| 1998 | 25 | 11% |
| 1997 | 16 | 15% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1986 Buick Century
Engine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology