1993 Buick Century Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 24%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Buick Century, 24% of the 54 complaints for this model year. 10 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.
“Was driving on highway going about 60mph when 18-wheeler tractor trailer crossed into Buick's lane. The vehicle struck the tractor trailer. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The insurance picked up Buick.”
NHTSA complaint #822200, filed 1998-06“The airbag deployed and pushed the driver to the left side and caused him to break his shoulder. Tt vehicle's accelerator stuck causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate, consumer lost control and crashed into a wall, there was one injury in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #973845, filed 1995-10“Air bag: driving approximately 35mph another vehicle a head made sudden stop. Century was too close to the stop, and ran into the back of vehicle. Air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #820145, filed 1998-01“Driving car down blvd, rainy & slick rds, applied brakes which locked up, rearended another car, bumper did not work, driver's air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #985684, filed 1996-07Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 15% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 24% |
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Century
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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