1997 Buick Century Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Buick Century, 6% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 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.
“When the vehicle was purchased, the passenger side air bag cover was loose. The dealer installed a clip to secure the cover and advised consumer that the fix is an approved remedy. The clip broke off and the consumer was very concerned about the safety of the air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #10014574, filed 2003-03“Vehicle was involved in a broadside collision and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. One person was injured in the accident. Jlg”
NHTSA complaint #8016971, filed 2002-08Air 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 1997 Buick Century
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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