1989 Buick Century Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 1989 Buick Century, 10% of the 40 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.
“When driving and upon hitting a bump in the road the seatback falls into the reclining position. Cosnumer has yet to have the problem corrected. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #815063, filed 1997-08Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 15% |
| 1989 | 4 | 10% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1989 Buick Century
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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