Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Century.
The 1980 Buick Century represents the model year situated prior to the formal complaint tracking that would later document the nameplate from 1990 through 2005, a period during which reported issues would fluctuate between a low of 19 in the final year and a high of 252 in 1999. Because this 1980 variant falls outside that recorded reliability window, it predates the statistical baseline that captures the Century's later durability trends. Researchers should note that while subsequent generations generated measurable complaint volumes, this particular vintage remains uncharted within the documented service history spanning 1990 to 2005.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 196.1 in |
| Overall width | 72 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3153 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 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS… Remedy: ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
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 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.