Trim Report

Buick Century Limited1996

Includes:CENT|Limited
$3,899
Starting From
6
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 6 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $3,899
Max $7,995
From $3,899
Fresh

Limited 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 Limited Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Century Limited

Location data for all 1996 Buick Century trims combined

13States

If you're near Washington, you're in luck: 19% of listings are there. But with 13 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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
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26-29hwy
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$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)

1996 Buick Century Limited FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Limited compare to other Buick Century trims?

The Limited occupies a distinct position in the Buick Century range. See how it stacks up on the 1996 overview page.

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

Maintenance costs for the Limited align with the broader Buick Century ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 1996 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is engine and engine cooling. Check the 1996 Buick Century page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Buick Century Limited?

For the Limited, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick Century buyer's guide.

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