Body and structurePart report
1997 Buick Century Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%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 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Buick Century, 4% of the 106 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 18% |
| 1989 | 5 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Century
Electrical system
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 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 27, 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