1985 Buick Century

NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1985 Buick Century.

Recalls

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

EPA Fuel Economy

Source: fueleconomy.gov

15–23

City MPG

23–32

Highway MPG

18–27

Combined MPG

Trim variants

Trim	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel $
2.5L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd	21	29	24	$2,500
3.0L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd	16	23	19	$3,150
4.3L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd	23	32	26	$3,100
3.0L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd	16	24	19	$3,150
4.3L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd	23	32	27	$3,000
3.0L 6 cyl Automatic 4-spd	16	23	19	$3,150
3.8L 6 cyl Automatic 4-spd	16	23	19	$3,150
3.0L 6 cyl Automatic 4-spd	15	23	18	$3,300

NHTSA Safety Ratings

NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1985 Buick Century. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.

Recalls (1)

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Campaign #06E043000

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).

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Consumer Complaints (11)

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STEERINGJune 27, 2001

ITIS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER REPAIRED POWER STEERING ONCE UNDER A RECALL. CONSUMER STATED PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA #891437

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 26, 1998

ENGINE MOTOR BLOCK CRACKED.

NHTSA #531443

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 28, 1997

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER BROKE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. PRIOR TO THIS, THE LEFT SIDE HAD BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. *AK

NHTSA #814441

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1997

WHEN APPLYING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP SITUATION, THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA #806673

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 23, 1996

CONSUMER WAS PARKING AND OVERHEATED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

1985 Buick Century Summary

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