Buick Century Wagon

19851996 · 41 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
20
Best
26

The Buick Century Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 41 different configurations spanning model years 1985 through 1996. Over this period, the Century Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1996
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1987
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1986
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,100233126MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,100233226MPG

Historical Efficiency

1996
21
1995
20
1994
22
1993
21
1992
21
1991
21
1990
21
1989
24
1988
22
1987
21
1986
21
1985
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Century Wagon) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Buick Century Wagon. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Buick Buick / Opel Century grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
151
Total Deaths
128

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.3%
Fire Occurrence
3.3%
Speeding Involved
6.0%
DUI Involved
15.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

67%
Front
24%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2022
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2020
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.90
2018
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2017
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.87
2016
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2015
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.87
2014
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.89

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1996
1
1994
5
1993
1
1992
2
1990
1
1989
1
1988
3
1986
2
1985
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory