Trim Report

Buick Century Custom1996

Includes:CENT|Custom
$1,895
Starting From
28
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 28 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,895
Max $7,608
From $1,895
Fresh

Custom Market Overview

All Trims Combined
2 trims available
Custom
From$1,895
28 listings|$2K–$8K
Limited
From$3,899
6 listings|$4K–$8K

1996 Buick Century Custom Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Century Custom

Location data for all 1996 Buick Century trims combined

13States

19% of the market sits in Washington, though listings span 13 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Buick Century Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Buick Century trims

Elevated

The 1996 Buick Century's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 99 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
99
Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
95V1730001995-15-09
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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."

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1996 Buick Century has accumulated 99 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling10
02Steering9
03Fuel System, Gasoline9
04Visibility9
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic8
99 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Century Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Buick Century trims

21–24mpg combined
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18-21city
·
26-29hwy
·
$2,800-$3,200/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 1996 Buick Century ranges from 21 to 24 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Century - Automatic 3-spd
24mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Century - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
3.1L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Century Wagon - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
3.1L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Custom Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1996 Buick Century Custom

How does the Custom compare to other Buick Century trims?

with 28 listings tracked, the Custom sits in a specific spot in the 1996 Buick Century lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1996 Buick Century page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Buick Century Custom?

Budget for standard Custom maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1996 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick Century Custom?

The best model year for the Buick Century Custom comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Buick Century overview.

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