Tl* the contact owned a 1999 buick century. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle slid on ice and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
1999 Buick Century airbags problems
15 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,400. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 66,400
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal6
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
At what mileage
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Buick Century airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Buick Century airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Buick Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger airbag light on--means airbag will not/may not deploy if in an auto accident. Dealer sharpe buick replaced module approx 3 times but problem still exists. I was told that airbag light had to stay on constant before they could do anything, light is always on and problem was still not resolved. Also antifreeze leaking due to leaking lower intake gasket which has been leaking for years also taken to sharpe buick several times they didn't see a problem even when there was a smell at the dealership. Also the instrument panel cluster was replaced it starting dimming and finally went black. I have recently paid for these repairs. Car came with manufacturer warranty when I purchased the car and I also purchased an extension on the manufacturer warranty from the car dealer sief chevy/buick in hastings mi where I purchased the car.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the vehicle struck a deer at 60 MPH and the airbags did not deploy. Although the contact and passenger were wearing t seat belts, the contact's husband sustained minor injuries from the seat belt straps. There was no pre braking involved. There were no previous problems with the airbags. Due to the extensive damage the vehicle was totaled by the insurance adjustor. Since the crash involved a deer no police report was taken. *ak
Dt: 1999 buick century limited, when consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision the air bags on both the front driver's side and passenger side did not deploy.
While driving SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that air bag module needed replacing. A recall was not available on this vehicle. *ak
When driving at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealership on five separate occasions. However, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle caused the vehicle to run off the road. The vehicle hit a tree yet the front air bags did not deploy. The driver's head hit the windshield and the windshield shattered. The vehicle was towed and the vehicle was assessed by the insurance company. It was determined that the air bag sensors were impacted and that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle is a total loss.
Air bag light stays on. Dealer notified.
Consumer's vehicle swerved to miss a deer and ran off the road. Front end was smashed in about 2 feet. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained some bruises.
Consumer hit a pole on the drivers side of the vehicle, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy, two injuries due to accident.
Questions about the 1999 Buick Century airbags
Does the 1999 Buick Century have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Buick Century, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Buick Century airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,400 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buick Century airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Century have bad airbags?
The Buick Century model years with the most airbags complaints are 1999 (15 complaints), 1994 (14 complaints) and 1993 (13 complaints).
Other 1999 Buick Century problems
Engine 61Visibility 30Brakes 29Lights 24Electrical 15Acceleration 14Steering 13Fuel system 11Transmission 11Suspension 10Body 9Tires 8Seat belts 5Seats 3Driver assistance 2Locks 1
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