NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1985 Buick Century.
| 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 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.
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).
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
ENGINE MOTOR BLOCK CRACKED.
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER BROKE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. PRIOR TO THIS, THE LEFT SIDE HAD BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP SITUATION, THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER WAS PARKING AND OVERHEATED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
The 1985 Buick Century has 1 NHTSA recall and 11 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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COOLANT LEAK.
COLD POWER STEERING. *AK
CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN.
VEHICLE FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ORIGINATING IN VICINITY OF BATTERY, OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT. *TW
RACK/PINION GEARS BINDING, CAUSING WEAR AND STIFFNESS IN STEERING. *DH
'COLD POWER STEERING'.*SD