1988 Buick Century Suspension 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 suspension 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.
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 2002-03Related recalls
- 88V048000Apr 1, 1988Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks.Covers: Buick Century 1988, Chevrolet Celebrity 1988, Pontiac 6000 1988
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1988 Buick Century
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
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 Oct 31, 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