1981 Buick Century Sedan
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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 1981 Buick Century Sedan is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,329 MSRP.
It makes 110 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 190 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.
The Century measures 196.0 inches long on a 108.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,285 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,329 ($29,779 *) |
| 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 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.98 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.51 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.11 in |
| Front Track | 58.5 in |
| Rear Track | 57.76 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,285 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Buick Century Sedan 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Buick CENTURY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 1981 · WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V036000
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
Jan 13, 1981 · WHEELS
THE STEEL USED IN SOME COMPACT SPARE WHEELS IS TOO THIN. WHILE IN SERVICE THE WHEEL MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA campaign 81V009000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Buick CENTURY
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Buick CENTURY. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 BUICK CENTURY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.