1998 Buick Century transmission problems
The 1998 Buick Century has 27 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
27
Transmission complaints
10%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“HAD SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO REVERSE WHEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS UNABLE TO STEER FORWARD OR REVERSE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK. VEHICLE RESET ITSELF. IT'S WAS INTERMITTEN PROBLEM. WOULD HESITATE AT 50-55MPH. AT AN INTERSECTION VEHICLE WOULD STOP RUNNING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1998 Buick Century have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 1998 Buick Century transmission — 10% 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.