MYRModel Year Report

1982 Buick Century

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1982 Buick Century
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:49.081Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1982: 3 complaints 1982 3 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 39 complaints 1992: 45 complaints 1993: 54 complaints 1993 1994: 117 complaints 1995: 99 complaints 1996: 80 complaints 1996 1997: 106 complaints 1998: 218 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 193 complaints 2001: 145 complaints 2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 39 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1982: 3 complaints 1982 3 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 39 complaints 1991 1992: 45 complaints 1993: 54 complaints 1993 1994: 117 complaints 1995: 99 complaints 1995 1996: 80 complaints 1997: 106 complaints 1997 1998: 218 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 193 complaints 2001: 145 complaints 2001 2002: 154 complaints 2003: 127 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 3 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 39 complaints 1991 1992: 45 complaints 1992 1993: 54 complaints 1993 1994: 117 complaints 1994 1995: 99 complaints 1995 1996: 80 complaints 1996 1997: 106 complaints 1997 1998: 218 complaints 1998 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 193 complaints 2000 2001: 145 complaints 2001 2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 127 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 19 complaints 2005

1982: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19857
198622
198728
198816
198941
199033
199139
199245
199354
1994117
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, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

Show complaint excerpts

Power steering part worn, causing leak/steering difficulty.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-02

Power train

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing torque converter.

Show complaint excerpts

Torque converter clutch locks up, causing vehicle to stall.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-22

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1982-03-15Fuel system, gasoline82V021000 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…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

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  2. R
    1983-01-27Service brakes, hydraulic83V007000 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…

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.

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  3. I
    1985-06-19CClosed 1989-05-18 Rear brake lockup
  4. I
    1985-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1987-07-24 Power brake assist
  5. I
    1986-09-05Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-19 Power steering failure
  6. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V021000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 83V007000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.