Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Century.
The 1975 Buick Century stands as an early reference point in the nameplate's broader reliability trajectory, existing well before the model encountered its most heavily faulted years. When examining the documented complaint history spanning 1990 to 2005, researchers will find a stark contrast in long-term durability, with issues peaking at 252 complaints in 1999 before dropping to a mere 19 by 2005. Consequently, the 1975 model sits firmly outside the peak dissatisfaction window, meaning it serves as a pre-decline baseline that contextualizes just how severely the nameplate's reliability would fluctuate in the subsequent decades.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.4 in |
| Overall width | 79.1 in |
| Overall height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3759 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Century of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Turbo Coupe 3.8L Turbo V6 | 9.10 sec | 17.40 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.