Dt: on march 14th two new front tires were purchased at sears. On april 10th the right front tire blew out while driving at 45 MPH. This resulted in damage to other parts of the vehicle. There was damage to wheel well, the passenger door, tire axle and the underbody of the vehicle. There has been no inspection made of the tire at this time. The vehicle owner made attempts to have sears replace the tires and pay for vehicle damage. The blow out resulted in a single vehicle accident. The police were notified, but no report was filed. The passenger and driver sustained injuries , neither received medical treatment.
The worst 1992 Buick Century problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes12
- Electrical8
- Seat belts6
- Transmission6
- Acceleration5
Problems by type
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- Brakes12
- Electrical8
- Seat belts6
- Transmission6
- Acceleration5
- Engine4
- Body3
- Lights3
- Steering3
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V173000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- The optional remote entry module may have a fault which causes random actuation of interior lamps, door locks, and/or tailgate release. This actuation may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended.
- Risk
- If the tailgate release actuates, the tailgate will open.unrestrained passengers in the rear seat area could fall out of the vehiclewhile the car is in motion, and receive serious injuries.
- Remedy
- Replace the remote entry module with a newly revised module to prevent random actuation.
Recall number 92V066000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
- Risk
- If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the transaxle where required.
Recall number 91V214000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Buick Century 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline
1992 Buick Century fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-19 | 26-28 | 21-22 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24-27 | 19-20 |
What 1992 Buick Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We bought this car used, but we have it serviced every 5-6,000 kms. Nothing small goes in this vehicle. We basically drive within a 55 km radius. The tranny would not shift, the body rotted out despite rust proofing, now the rad has oil in it, head gasket, not even 160,000 kms,,,please where are the old fashion value,
Consumer requests to be reimbursed for repairs made to vehicle regarding the transmission which was under recall (91v214). Consumer feels that buick is not being fair considering the vehicle problem is due to a factory or design defect, consumer states the transmission malfunctioned while on the highway.
Consumer placed vehicle in park, and it jumped out of gear and into reverse. A 90 year old passenger was attempting to exit vehicle as it jumped out of gear, and was dragged 36 feet, causing severe injuries with stitches on eyebrow and fingers on left side. Vehicle then moved another 86 feet, and hit a tree to stop.
Starting at a dead stop, drove a few feet, and all a sudden gas pedal went down and car took off. Consumer applied brakes, and vehicle kept going. It hit 3 parked cars before consumer was able to stop. *ak the vehicle was accelerating on its own, but the mechanic could not find the cause.
Auto accellerated on its own -throttle went from 0 to wide open.
Air conditoner has failed and losing freon.but consumer was aware of 3 others vehicle that had same problem. Cause unknown.
I have had several problems with this car from the time that I bought it, it has been in the garage for more repairs that it has been on the road, from not staying started during the warm days to stalling in the middle of the road when weather is hot. Multiple problems with this car and yet no recall on some of these parts has been done. No safety defect mentioned.
Consumer has had to replace alternator and battery twice due to dome light in vehicle coming on intermittently after all doors were shut securely, thus draining battery.
When pulling on steering wheel makes pops and jerks towards , as if it is going to come off in your hands.
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Questions about the 1992 Buick Century
Is the 1992 Buick Century reliable?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 1992 Buick Century, fewer than a typical Century model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Buick Century?
Brakes, with 12 complaints. Next is electrical (8).
How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Century have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, electrical system and power train.
What year does the Buick Century have bad brakes?
The Buick Century model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (31 complaints), 1998 (29 complaints) and 1999 (29 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Buick Century get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Buick Century range from 19 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-19 city and 26-28 highway.
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