MYRModel Year Report

1982 Buick Century

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1982 Buick Century
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:53:20.063Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Century Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 45 complaints 1992 1993: 54 complaints 1994: 106 complaints 1995: 99 complaints 1996: 80 complaints 1996 1997: 106 complaints 1998: 218 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 2000: 193 complaints 2000 2001: 145 complaints 2002: 154 complaints 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 19 complaints 2005
1982: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19857
198622
198728
198816
198940
199033
199138
199245
199354
1994106
199599
199680
1997106
1998218
1999235
2000193
2001145
2002154
2003127
200439
200519

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

2 of 3 total reports mention: steering.

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POWER STEERING PART WORN, CAUSING LEAK/STEERING DIFFICULTY. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960502

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH LOCKS UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH LOCKS UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820315 — fuel system, gasoline

UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19830127 — service brakes, hydraulic

REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE METAL END FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED. SOME REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE METAL END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE PULLING FORCE S

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE HOSES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Campaign 83V007000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19850619 — C (closed 19890518)

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

I 19850830 — EA (closed 19870724)

POWER BRAKE ASSIST

I 19860905 — DP (closed 19861219)

POWER STEERING FAILURE

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V021000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V007000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1991 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 1998 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Buick Century reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Buick Century?

The most-reported component is steering:hydraulic power assist system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Buick Century have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.