1999 Buick Century Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,847miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Buick Century, 4% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,847 miles.
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 to court on 11/12/13. Was told if I did not take the car I would get charged storage. Went to the garage were the car was. At the court house was told car needs rotors. They took the car out of the garage and parked it running. I got in it stepped on the pedal and it went down on the floor with the brake light on. Had to get the car out so I got it to my home. Beside structural damage from rocker panel filled with spray foam no brakes. You take corners and the car bangs from the frame moving. This car is suppose to have 39000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10552512, filed 2013-11, 39,847 miles“Dt: contact stated that when turning a corner he hears a clanking noise. The dealer told him it was a cracked front stabilizer bar. An independent mechanic informed him of some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact the part was not covered under warranty, and they offered no free remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. Updated 12/7/2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10140639, filed 2005-10, 60,000 miles“Consumer discovered cracks in the sidewall of the tires due to them being dry rotted, all 4 tires were replaced. The upper strut mount was lubricated, the blower resistor in the air condition was replaced, the carpet was replaced, and there was a wind noise coming from the driver side window.ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021382, filed 2002-10, 24,000 miles“While driving driver heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Took the vehicle to the gas station. Mechanic informed consumer that the wheel bearings failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10048330, filed 2003-11, 11,700 miles“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 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10018133Sep 1, 2005Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Century
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 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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