1998 Buick Century Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,696miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Buick Century, 7% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,696 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle drifted to the left, noises seemed to have been coming from the steering, the power steering locked up, the rack and pinion had gone out and leaked, the A/C control was inoperative, the seat belt button latch had fallen and the button was missing, the wheel alignment was out of specifics, the driver door was hard to open, the panel had moved when the window was rolled down, the power window(s) were inoperative, the shifter goes in and out, the right front door exterior trim was hard to open, the passengers seat coushin was too soft and had collapsed, and the door's mirror was…”
NHTSA complaint #566331, filed 2002-03, 54,696 miles“Driver's side wiper arm becomes loose and eventually becomes inoperative. Dealer has adjusted this three time previously on warranty. In the latest incident I was passing an 18 wheeler during a driving rainstorm at night when the driver's side wiper suddenly locked up and stopped working. I am lucky to still be alive. Had I had an accident and been killed no one would have known or suspected the cause. On a previous occasion the driver's side wiper became enmeshed with the passenger side wiper and both wipers suddenly quit working. …”
NHTSA complaint #700533, filed 1998-11“Dashboard design causes poor visibility due to the reflection on the windshield. There appears to be two(2) distinct sections and an angle to the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #718317, filed 2000-02“Engine was damaged and had to be replaced when oil filter fell(?) off the engine and car was driven 2+ miles with no oil in engine. Car stalled and was restarted 3 times. At no time did the oil warning light indicate a problem! Dealer said engine was damaged and must be replaced but would not be covered by warranty because engine had been operated without oil. It cost me about $4,000 for a new engine. On several occasions the car will not move when reverse or drive are selected until the selector is moved in and out of other positions. This has been an annoyance only.”
NHTSA complaint #720654, filed 2000-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1998 Buick Century
29 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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