1980 Buick Century Wagon Estate Wagon
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- Photo: Buick Century (7883458102) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Buick Century Estate (14703291932) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Buick Century Estate (14680571376) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Century IV 01 China 2018-03-23 by Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Buick Century four-door sedan, rear right by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Buick Century Wagon Estate Wagon is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $6,220 MSRP.
It makes 110 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 190 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.
The Century Wagon measures 196.7 inches long on a 108.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,250 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,220 ($24,533 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6, OHV |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Injection Type | Rochester 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link, coil springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 195/75 R14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/75 R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.69 in |
| Width | 71.18 in |
| Height | 55.71 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.11 in |
| Front Track | 58.5 in |
| Rear Track | 57.76 in |
| Cargo Volume | 71.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,250 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Buick Century Wagon Estate Wagon with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Buick CENTURY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign 07E088000
Apr 29, 1985 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
Remedy: ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
NHTSA campaign 85V048000
Nov 24, 1984 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 84V149000
Feb 25, 1981 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy: BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V025000
Feb 11, 1981 · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THE ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH CAUSES THE GLASS TO SHATTER WITHOUT IMPACT DURING OR SOME TIME AFTER USE OF THE DEFOGGER. VERTICAL ELECTRICAL STRIPS MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE HOT SPOTS THAT CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE REAR GLASS.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PRESENCE OF A PARTICULAR WEATHERSTRIP. IF PRESENT, A LAYER OF A SPECIAL CONDUCTIVE EPOXY WILL BE ADDED TO THE VERTICAL BAR ON THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. THIS EPOXY IS A NEW CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WHICH WILL NOT REACT WITH THE WEATHERSTRIP.
NHTSA campaign 81V022000
Sep 12, 1979 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACHED THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS TO THE FRAME AND AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND THE BOLT HEAD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BOLT SHANK. THIS COULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COME LOOSE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS PRIOR TO DELIVERY. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 79V205000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 BUICK CENTURY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.