Buick · 1989

1989 Buick Century

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	28	23	386
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	25	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	25	20	444
3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 95V173000

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

46 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 9 Vehicle Speed Control 7 Engine And Engine Cooling 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Buick Century?

EPA figures for the 1989 Buick Century reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Buick Century?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1989 Buick Century. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1989 Buick Century?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Buick Century, most often about: Seat Belts, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.