My vehicle's window controls and lock controls are no longer working, when locking the door or the window will go down but will not come up. The rest of the windows control throughout the car will not work as well. The lighting in the car flickers if you would push the lot or the window control. Anterior light is no longer working. None of this works even when parked or driving down the road.
1998 Buick Century lights problems
23 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Headlights14
- Turn signal2
- Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch2
- Turn signal: flasher unit1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Century lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Buick Century lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.
- Risk
- Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Recall number 99V356000 · Recall details
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
What 1998 Buick Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* - the contact owns a 1998 buick century. During january 2007 the contact noticed that the head lights were not on while driving. The contact tried to turn them on with the on off switch but that did not work. The high beams would turn on while holding the lever, but the normal head beams lights did not. The contact explained that after moving the light lever the normal headlight beams turned on. A month after the failure began the head lights completely stopped working on 2/25/07. The contact was going to take the vehicle to the dealer and have it inspected. The contact believed that this failure was too soon for a vehicle with an odometer reading of 119,000 miles and about 9 years old. The failure mileage was 118500.
Headlight lens developed a cloudy film. This reduced the light illumination, and resulted in poor visibility. The lens could not be cleaned. *ak the consumer believes the design of the lens is poor because it does not allow the consumer to clean the inside of the lens.
Intermittently the headlights operate poorly while driving at night time. Independent shop could not find nothing wrong. Dealer notified.
The right front turn signal light stopped operating due to a faulty socket which had to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Headlights fail to luminate in the dark while driving. Driver would have poor visibility due to a lack of lighting. Took vehicle to two different dealers, and parts were replaced. Headlights were reaimed. Problem of poor visibility still exists.
Consumer was waiting on an insert to be sent to her per the recall notice, dealer refuses to perform recall 98v‑102 because vehicle is no longer under warranty and they want the consumer to pay for inspection and adjustment. Nlm
Low bean from the head lights does not provide sufficient lighting, the light does not shine 50 feet in front of vehicle causing poor visibility..
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in stop and go traffic the consumer put the car in neutral and applied the brakes avoiding an accident. Nlm
Headlights are not bright enough which causes visual difficulty, and may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.
Questions about the 1998 Buick Century lights
Does the 1998 Buick Century have lights problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Buick Century, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Buick Century lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Buick Century lights?
Yes, 2 recalls: 99V356000, 98V102000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Century have the most lights problems?
The Buick Century model years with the most lights complaints are 2003 (49 complaints), 1999 (24 complaints) and 2002 (24 complaints).
Other 1998 Buick Century problems
Brakes 29Electrical 26Transmission 26Visibility 25Steering 24Engine 23Fuel system 12Seat belts 12Body 11Airbags 10Suspension 8Tires 6Acceleration 5Seats 3Locks 2Wheels 2
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