10 of the
287 complaints about the 1999 Buick Century are about the
body and structure — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
58,250 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACK OFF WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS SENSOR AND OTHER WIRES WERE BOUND BY ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE MISSING PLUGS WHICH PREVENTED WATER FROM ENTERING THE VEHICLE ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. BOTH THE BRAKE LINE AND THE TRANSMISSION WERE LEAKING FLUIDS. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND THE FUEL FILLER NECK WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT PART OF THE EXHAUST HANGER WAS MISSING AND THE REMAINING PARTS WERE CORRODED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE FAR TOO COSTLY TO PERFORM ANY REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED MARCH 17, 2010. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,528.
NHTSA complaint #10392903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesSimsbury, CT
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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.*AK UPDATED 12/7/2005.
NHTSA complaint #10140639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Farmington Hills, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY
WINDOWS FOG UP TOO EASILY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. 2. NO INSULATION IN FIREWALL, CAUSING LOUD ROAD NOISE , AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #858553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Petersburg, IN
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
AIR DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL NOT ALLOW FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE PARKED FAR ENOUGH INTO A PARKING SPACE DUE TO DESIGN. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #9000870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
THE BLACK PLASTIC AIR DEFLECTOR UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. YH
NHTSA complaint #551081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington Beach, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE PLASTIC AIR DEFLECTOR THAT HANGS BEHIND AND BELOW THE FRONT BUMPER TOUCHES THE GROUND IN ALL DRIVEWAYS. CONSUMER BELIEVES IT'S TOO LOW. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, CA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
WIND DEFLECTOR ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TOO LOW CAUSING CHAFFING ON ROAD SURFACE OCCASIONALLY. MJS
NHTSA complaint #550146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hopatcong, NJ
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THE FRONT AIR DAM SCRAPED THE GROUND AND FELL OFF. YH
NHTSA complaint #549808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakmont, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
AIR DAM DEFLECTOR ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TOO LOW, IT HITS BOTTOM ON A LOT OF DIPS AND BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE. MJS
NHTSA complaint #546112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakmont, PA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WATER LEAK INTO VEHICLE, CAUSING WATER DAMAGE TO CARPETING. MJS
NHTSA complaint #546112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.