1982 Buick Century Limited
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- Photo: 1984 Buick Century Limited Sedan in Silver, Front Right, 10-26-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Century in Warsaw by No machine-readable author provided. Raf24~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: FQRustyBuickCenturyFront by Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Buick Century Limited Sedan in Silver, Rear Right, 10-26-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Buick Century Custom sedan in Rosewood and Dark Red, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Buick Century Limited is a 110-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,995 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Century measures 189.1 inches long on a 104.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,862 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,995 ($33,662 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6, OHV |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing arm twist axle, track bar, stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.41 in. disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 8.86 in. drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 185/75 R14 |
| Tires Rear | 185/75 R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.09 in |
| Width | 67.72 in |
| Height | 53.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.88 in |
| Front Track | 58.7 in |
| Rear Track | 57.01 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,862 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Buick Century Limited 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Buick CENTURY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 1, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE METAL END FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED. SOME REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE METAL END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE PULLING FORCE SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 106, "BRAKE HOSES".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE HOSES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
NHTSA campaign 83V007000
Mar 8, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V021000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 Buick CENTURY
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Buick CENTURY. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 2 |
| Power Train | 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 1982 BUICK CENTURY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.