1997 Buick Century electrical system problems
The 1997 Buick Century has 22 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
22
Electrical System complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“IT'S VERY DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO HONK THE HORN BECAUSE THE BOTTOM HORN IS SO SMALL AND SO HARD THAT HE COULDN'T OPERATE IT. CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AKTHE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CAR AND THAT THE HORN…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Buick Century have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1997 Buick Century electrical system — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.