1999 Buick Century Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 10%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Buick Century, 10% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) need headlight adjustment instructions for a known recall. 2) every door window motor in the Buick failed on each window preventing the windows from lowering if in the up position or prevented the windows from raising if in a lowered position. The windows had to be duct taped shut in order to prevent rain from entering the vehicle cab and the failures happened over 2015 to 2016 and each had to be replaced with new motors. There are large numbers of Buick owners across the internet complaining about this issue but I don't believe Buick ever issued a recall but I believe they should have. …”
NHTSA complaint #11039787, filed 2017-10, 50,000 miles“After having the low beam recall done the low beams are even worse then when I started. The recall bulbs are less affective then the origionals witch are nothing to brag about. Hi beams are not affected. I will be replacing with after market type bulbs on my own.”
NHTSA complaint #10098196, filed 2004-11, 70,000 miles“Bulbs keep blowing, sockets keep melting, turn signals that don't work, sloppy steering. Dewey griffith in bellingham wa. Has never told us of a recall or widespread problems. ! Want some sort of compensation. The worst incident was in july 6, 2006 when 6 lights had to be fixed. As of 11-18-2010 we have more and another socket that is melted.”
NHTSA complaint #10366877, filed 2010-11, 60,000 miles“Problem with exterior lighting on passenger side of car. Turn signal blinks rapidly sometimes even after changing out bulb. Headlight is starting to do the same trick. If you get out and play with either you can usually get it working again, but this is not always safe, and certainly is not convenient.”
NHTSA complaint #10355449, filed 2010-09, 100,000 miles“While driving during night hours, it was hard difficult for the consumer to see because the head light lens covers were not clear. Determined. The headlights had moisture inside them. Once the moisture evaporated the headlamps did not illuminate properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10087792, filed 2004-09, 24,300 milesRelated recalls
- 04V375000Aug 10, 2004Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Covers: Buick Century 1999, Regal 1999
- 99V356000Dec 17, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Covers: Buick Century 1998–1999, Regal 1998–1999
Related service bulletins
- 10013192Sep 7, 2004Low beam headlamp bulbs illumination reduce ability for driver to read signs when driving at night.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 42% |
| 2004 | 11 | 28% |
| 2003 | 48 | 38% |
| 2002 | 24 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 | 24 | 10% |
| 1998 | 21 | 10% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Century
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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