Seat beltsPart report
1988 Buick Century Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Buick Century, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 88V007000Jan 20, 1988Owners manual did not include statement on child restraint systems.Covers: Buick Century 1988
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 8 | 24% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1988 Buick Century
Steering
6 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
6 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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