MYRModel Year Report

1984 Buick Century

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1984 Buick Century
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:10.129Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 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 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 1985: 7 complaints 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 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 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

1984: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

4 of 8 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle stalls, resulting in loss of control/near accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-29

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Rack and pinion, steering control units, binds when turning. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-19

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Electrical system

2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and switch.

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.

Service brakes

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
  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
  7. I
    1988-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-11 Headlamp switch failure
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V034000 The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.

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    Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic85V104000 Some wagons were assembled with a JA2 rear system instead of the JA3 brake system. These station wagons may exceed the maximum stopping distance required by FMVSS 105.

    Remedy: Install correct brake system.

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Buy-smart checklist

1984 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V034000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 85V104000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 84V011000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Buick Century?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Buick Century have?
4 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.