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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1984 Buick Century.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,600 |
| 3.0L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,000 |
| 4.3L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,250 |
| 2.5L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,600 |
| 3.0L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,300 |
| 4.3L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 3.8L 6 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 3.8L 6 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,150 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1984 Buick Century. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.
ENGINE CRADDLE BOLT WAS CRACKED ON LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN INTO DEALER SHOP ON TEN OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL THINGS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT PROBLEM, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, OIL PAN GASKET, INTAKE GASKET, UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES, MOTOR MOUNTS, TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, HEATER HOSES, WATER PUMP, AND THERMOSTAT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE CREEPS FORWARD WHEN STOPPING. DOOR LOCK REPLACED. *SLC
FUSE FOR HORN KEEP'S BLOWING OUT
BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN WET, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND. *SD
The 1984 Buick Century has 4 NHTSA recalls and 9 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SOME WAGONS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A JA2 REAR SYSTEM INSTEAD OF THE JA3 BRAKE SYSTEM. THESE STATION WAGONS MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SHOULD A STOPPING DISTANCE CONFORMING WITH FMVSS 105 BE REQUIRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT BRAKE SYSTEM.
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
THE POWER STEERING UNIT IS BROKEN HAD TO REPLACE 3 TIMES. TT
RACK AND PINION, STEERING CONTROL UNITS, BINDS WHEN TURNING. TT
STEERING WHEEL FREEZES UP.
VEHICLE STALLS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/NEAR ACCIDENT.*AK
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH