1989 BUICK CENTURY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
46
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 BUICK CENTURY
The 1989 BUICK CENTURY has received a total of 46 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (4 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 BUICK CENTURY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 BUICK CENTURY, potentially affecting up to 2,216,325 vehicles.
Recall 95V173000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 2,216,325 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 BUICK CENTURY
46 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 BUICK CENTURY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
CAR SOLD TO ME IS A LEMON. THE MOTOR WENT OUT IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS.*AK
A TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND DETERMINED THAT ENGINE CRADLE WAS RUSTING. *AK
THE PAINT HAS BEGUN TO PEELING OFF THE CAR. THE PRIMER IS STILL THERE, HOWEVER. THE CAR HAS BEEN OWNED BY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS SINCE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN 1989 AND HAS BEEN KEPT UNDER A CARPORT/GARAGE FOR ALL OF ITS OWNERSHIP. I OWN A 5-YR OLDER FORD THAT IS NOT GARAGED, AND THE FINISH IS STILL LIKE NEW.
DOOR HINGES SPLIT IN HALF, CAUSING DOOR TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN GETING ON TO THE HIGHWAY THE SEAT BACK FELL IN TO THE BACK SEAT MAKING ME UNABLE TO SEE ANY TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 BUICK CENTURY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 BUICK CENTURY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 BUICK CENTURY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 BUICK CENTURY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK CENTURY
- 1984 BUICK CENTURY — 11 complaints
- 1985 BUICK CENTURY — 9 complaints
- 1986 BUICK CENTURY — 43 complaints
- 1987 BUICK CENTURY — 32 complaints
- 1988 BUICK CENTURY — 26 complaints
- 1989 BUICK CENTURY (current)
- 1990 BUICK CENTURY — 49 complaints
- 1991 BUICK CENTURY — 50 complaints
- 1992 BUICK CENTURY — 64 complaints
- 1993 BUICK CENTURY — 71 complaints
- 1994 BUICK CENTURY — 144 complaints
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