1988 Buick Century Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 1988 Buick Century has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (8 reports).

3Recalls

16Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

n/aNHTSA safety rating

Is the repair still open on your Century?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1988 Buick Century recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 88V164Oct 18, 198827,369 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Recall 88V048Apr 1, 19883,428 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 88V007Jan 20, 19886,083 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Buick Century problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	8
Seat Belts	7
Seats	3
Suspension	3
Structure	2
Parking Brake	1
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2002-03-19, Suspension
FRONT END COLLAPSED BECAUSE ENGINE CRADLE BOLT AND STEERING COLUMN DISINTEGRATED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INCLUDED UNDER RECALL 88 V048 000. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER STATES THIS VIN WAS NOT ON THE RECALL. *YH

2001-10-19, Seats
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAME BROKE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. PLEASE ADD ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

1999-08-23, Steering
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAIILED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND RESIST ANY TURNS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO UNLOCK THE SEIZED WHEEL. NLM

1998-10-05, Power Train
CHANNEL PLATE (SIDE) ON THE TRANSMISSION IS WARPED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

1997-08-04, Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE LEFT CRADLE BOLT BROKE, AND THE RIGHT CRADLE BOLT FELL THROUGH THE FRAME, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

1988 Buick Century questions

Does the 1988 Buick Century have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Buick Century: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Buick Century?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (8), Seat Belts (7), Seats (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.

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