Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Century.
The 1976 Buick Century predates the complaint data tracked from 1990 to 2005, but that later record offers context for the model's reliability arc. Within that span, the Century saw its highest complaint volume in 1999 with 252 reported issues, while the lowest occurred in 2005 with just 19 complaints. This sharp decline suggests that, although the 1976 model year sits outside the dataset, the Century line ultimately trended toward significantly fewer reported problems by the end of the tracked period.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.8 in |
| Overall width | 77.2 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3713 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.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
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.