CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Buick Century has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (12 reports).
1986 Buick Century recalls
Most common 1986 Buick Century problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
What owners report
STEERING LOCKED AT SLIGHT LEFT TURN COMING OUT OF CURVE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO STEER LEFT ACROSS CENTER AND OFF ROAD INTO TREES AT 55 MPH. MY SON WAS INJURED, THE CAR TOTALLED.
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HESITATION AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK THE OXYGEN SENSOR, THE SOLENOID AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AS POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR STALLING TO THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *YH
VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE BY A CHEVROLET TAHOE. COLLISION WAS PARTIALLY INVESTIGATED BY CHP CENTRAL DIVISION MAIT. FORCES PLACED ON BELT DURING ROTATION SEPARATED THE WEBBING. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CENTRAL DIVISION MAIT, CASE: CL-031-00, PHONE: (559)277-7250
FRONT AND REAR SPRING FAILED. MJS
REQUESTING INFORMATION REGARDING PROBLEMS.
1986 Buick Century questions
Does the 1986 Buick Century have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Buick Century: Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Buick Century?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (12), Steering (5), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Buick Century has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.