1984 Buick Century Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1984 Buick Century, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1984 Buick Century
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Drum (service brakes)
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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Recliner (seats)
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.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Buick Century have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine craddle bolt was cracked on left side of vehicle, causing oil to leak from engine. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2002 · Structure
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2001 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Buick Century. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–21 / 22–31 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3/3.8/4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Buick Century model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Century model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 Buick Century | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Buick Century | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 Buick Century | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 Buick Century | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Buick Century | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Buick Century | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 Buick Century | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 Buick Century | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 Buick Century | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 Buick Century | 2 | 3 |
| 1983 Buick Century | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Buick Century | 3 | 8 |
| 1985 Buick Century | 0 | 7 |
| 1986 Buick Century | 2 | 22 |
| 1987 Buick Century | 0 | 28 |
| 1988 Buick Century | 3 | 16 |
| 1989 Buick Century | 1 | 40 |
| 1990 Buick Century | 2 | 33 |
| 1991 Buick Century | 2 | 38 |
| 1992 Buick Century | 3 | 45 |
| 1993 Buick Century | 2 | 54 |
| 1994 Buick Century | 6 | 106 |
| 1995 Buick Century | 1 | 99 |
| 1996 Buick Century | 1 | 80 |
| 1997 Buick Century | 2 | 106 |
| 1998 Buick Century | 2 | 218 |
| 1999 Buick Century | 3 | 235 |
| 2000 Buick Century | 5 | 193 |
| 2001 Buick Century | 3 | 145 |
| 2002 Buick Century | 0 | 154 |
| 2003 Buick Century | 0 | 127 |
| 2004 Buick Century | 0 | 39 |
| 2005 Buick Century | 0 | 19 |
Checking a specific 1984 Buick Century
How do I know if my 1984 Buick Century has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Buick Century; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V011000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Enclave2,501 complaints
- Lacrosse2,122 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
- Encore601 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.