Skip to content
A · Sedan

1991 Buick Century

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1991 Buick Century.

Safety record

Recalls on the 1991 Buick Century

Recall·92V124000

Seats: recliner

THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE…

Recall·95V173000

Seat belts: anchorage

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 49 owners reported

Service brakes9
Electrical system7
Engine and engine cooling5
Vehicle speed control5

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1991 Buick Century at a glance

Trims
CustomLimited
Engine
2.5L 4-Cylinder, 3.3L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 3-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
Browse

Other Buick Century years

Free Car Finder

Still deciding on the 1991 Buick Century?

Answer a few quick questions and see your top 3 used cars, with the years to shop.

Find my car
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1991 Buick Century?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 1991 Buick Century with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1991 Buick Century reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1991 Buick Century?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1991 Buick Century listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.