1992 Buick Century Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 27%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Buick Century, 27% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 2 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.
“We bought this car used, but we have it serviced every 5-6,000 kms. Nothing small goes in this vehicle. We basically drive within a 55 km radius. The tranny would not shift, the body rotted out despite rust proofing, now the rad has oil in it, head gasket, not even 160,000 kms,,,please where are the old fashion value,”
NHTSA complaint #10071282, filed 2004-01, 95,000 miles“Consumer experiencing problem when applying brakes. Can hear a hissing noise inside the vehicle., also when consumer applies the brake pedal, the pedal would stick in place until the consumer applies the accelerator pedal,then the brake pedal would release itself. The brake booster was leaking and was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #825736, filed 1998-07“Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, causing poor braking when traveling on wet pavement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads and rotors on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855830, filed 2000-01“The vehicle braking system malfuctioned, causing the brakes to be on at all times, even when driving the vehicle. May cause an accident. Currently at the dealer. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #826364, filed 1998-08“Driving at 55 MPH consumer went to apply brakes, experienced total brake failure, resulting in a rear end collision. Consumer sustained severe head injuries, and vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #828445, filed 1998-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 13% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 26 | 18% |
| 2000 | 31 | 16% |
| 1999 | 29 | 12% |
| 1998 | 29 | 13% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 24% |
| 1994 | 20 | 19% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 12 | 27% |
| 1991 | 9 | 24% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 29% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Century
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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