MYRModel Year Report

1996 Buick Century

● Typical for this model
1996 Buick Century
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:30.548Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
80
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

16% 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 1994: 117 complaints 1995: 99 complaints 1996: 80 complaints 1996 80 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 1994: 117 complaints 1995: 99 complaints 1996: 80 complaints 1996 80 1997: 106 complaints 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 1994: 117 complaints 1994 1995: 99 complaints 1995 1996: 80 complaints 1996 80 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

1996: 80 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.

Service brakes

16% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and hose, piping, and connections.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I went to turn my wheel and it wouldn't turn left then the rack and pinion broke the wheel just turns 360 to the left but no movement in turning lost all…

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-10

Visibility

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing glass, side/rear and windshield wiper/washer.

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

Show complaint excerpts

While backing into my daughter's attached garage, the gas line ruptured and leaked a lot of gasoline before I shut-off the ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-27

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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 →

  2. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V173000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Buick Century reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Buick Century is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Buick Century?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 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.