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1999 Buick Century Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 235 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Buick Century, 1% of the 235 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While driving, the vibration of the vehicle causes the headrest to rise. Dealer has seen seven times and has replaced the headrest. Problem still exist. Consumer adds head rest rises automatically while driving at 65 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #8008904, filed 2002-05

“Both front head rests will not remain raised when they are used. Putting the head back against the head rest causes them to lower to the minimum position. There will be no support for rear-end collisions. Other cars in the lot have the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #707371, filed 1999-06

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200515%
200413%
200332%
200211%
200032%
199931%
199831%
199511%
199444%
199212%
1991411%
1990515%
1989410%
1988319%
198714%
198615%

Other parts of the 1999 Buick Century

Engine cooling
55 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Suspension
10 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology