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Body and structurePart report

1988 Buick Century Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Buick Century, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Front end collapsed because engine cradle bolt and steering column disintegrated. Vehicle has been included under recall 88 v048 000. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. The dealer states this VIN was not on the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #8005879, filed 2002-03

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200515%
2003119%
200264%
200186%
200042%
199994%
1998115%
199744%
1996810%
199555%
199422%
199347%
199237%
199113%
1990618%
1989513%
1988213%
198615%
1984113%

Other parts of the 1988 Buick Century

Steering
6 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Transmission 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 Oct 28, 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