Safety concern relative to head light lens fogging from the sun. (nar) *ph dealer notified.
1997 Buick Century: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 106 complaints about the 1997 Buick Century describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Headlights have an accumulation of condensation building up inside the lens. *ak *sc
Both headlight covers which came as clear plastic have developed a film in side of them which the dealer does not want to try to remove as he would have to break the seal. The problem has been getting slowly worse and is somewhat restricting the headlighs ability to let light pass through. Replacement cost at $288.oo each would be $604.80 including tax. A little steep for two pieces of plastic. Anyway I thought you might be interested. Thanks.
Design of the head lamps create poor visibility.
Design of headlights creates shadow or dark area on each side of vehicle, impairs drivers vision, cannot see to left/right when making turns at intersection/around sharp corners, could cause crash. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
- Remedy
- Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
Recall number 98V102000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Buick Century headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1997 Buick Century?
5 of 106 owner complaints about the 1997 Buick Century (5%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Buick Century?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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