MYRModel Year Report

1993 Buick Century

▲ Better than typical
1993 Buick Century
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:03.056Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
54
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 8 complaints 1984 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 54 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 1983 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 54 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 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 54 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

1993: 54 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

26% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Estimated 25 mpn upon frontal impact hit rock and rock skid underneath vehicle, no air bag deployment. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-15

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASHFIRE
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1993 Buick Century experienced vehicle fire.*mr while driving down the highway the car jerked a little and the battery light came on. The consumer heard a pop and saw smoke, he then pulled over and the vehicle became engulfed in fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-05

Vehicle speed control

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing cables and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle was in idle position, put into gear, vehicle went into open throttle position in reverse impact 6:00 position, hit a parked vehicle, lost control.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-16

Sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident (Attorney for client).

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23

Electrical system

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Buick Century. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the defroster was engaged. The contact then smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the defroster area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-14

Power train

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-08-10Service brakes, hydraulic93V121000 The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with FMVSS 106, "Brake hoses."

    Remedy: Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and Century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.

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    1995-10-19Seat belts95V173000 These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with FMVSS no.210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V121000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V173000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Buick Century reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Buick Century is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Buick Century?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.