1991 Buick Century Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Buick Century, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 switching gear from drive to reverse engine sudden accelerated, crashing into vehicle behind. Then, switched gear to drive and engine sudden accelerated again, crashing into vehicle in front. Vehicle took off on it's own, driving over curve and crashing into a wall then, hitting an utility pole. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #883277, filed 2001-03“Transmission doesnt want to go in gear after making a turn. Have not had the car repaired because the value of it is approx. $2,725 only. Have only had an estimate. The repair-man said he thought it was a sprague. Dont know if this is correct spelling. I realize the car is old, but the mileage is low for this many years. Now, the service engine soon light comes on after car warms up- and stays on- transmission man said didnt have anything to do with the trans. Have not had a computer diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #10069978, filed 2004-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 | 48 | 25% |
| 1999 | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 12% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1991 Buick Century
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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