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1998 Buick Century electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 26 complaints for the 1998 Buick Century, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
26 9% 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 electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Horn is too close to airbag housing, causing horn not to blow when apllied. Owner is very concerned for safety. Possible design flaw.

My vehicle's window controls and lock controls are no longer working, when locking the door or the window will go down but will not come up. The rest of the windows control throughout the car will not work as well. The lighting in the car flickers if you would push the lot or the window control. Anterior light is no longer working. None of this works even when parked or driving down the road.

Reported at 78,000 miles, December 2020

Other problems reported for the 1998 Buick Century

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