1999 Buick Century brakes problems
30 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1999 Buick Century, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My wife maria nena a. Florido was involved in a total wreck accident. It took place before the exit of pioneer boulevard. She was driving around 60 MPH on u.s. Highway 91 heading eastbound in cerritos, ca. She was on the second lane from the outer lane when the vehicle suddenly started to wiggle and begun moving towards the right lane. She tried to control the steering wheel to stay on the lane. When she applied pressure on the brake, the vehicle spun out of control.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick century. While driving 15 MPH, the contact experienced brake loss when he depressed the brake pedal. He applied the brakes a second time and the vehicle was able to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brake lines were corroded and losing fluid. The current mileage was 53,809 and failure mileage was 53,500.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Buick Century
- Engine 50 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints