1998 Buick Century engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 21 complaints for the 1998 Buick Century, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was hit by another vehicle on the front passenger side. The consumer stated that both frontal air bags did not deploy upon impact. The driver sustained minor injuries as a result. The consumer tried to avoid the accident but the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle shut off.
Brought vehicle to dealership for brake inspection. Was informed the lower intake gasket was leaking coolant. Had it replaced by dealership on 03/07/2006. On 06/28/2010, the same issue seems to be re-occurring. Should an intake gasket need replacing 2x's under normal driving conditions?
Other problems reported for the 1998 Buick Century
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Transmission 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Lighting 23 complaints