1997 Buick Century steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 15 complaints for the 1997 Buick Century, 11% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The design of the magnetic variable steering on vehicle results in poor handling, vehicle sways at 35-55 MPH, poor struts contribute to the unstable feeling causing bouncing.
Started car and backed out of parking space. Steering wheel would hardly turn wheels to the left; no power assist. Started moving forward and turning right, then power assist resumed. Also, steering shudder occurs after rounding corners and accelerating. Local dealer service rep states car needs new rack & pinion assembly and is a common problem in centuries and regals 4-5 years old.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Buick Century
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Seat belts 15 complaints
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