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1997 Buick Century Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injector(s) and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. Failures of the Fuel Injector(s) and EGR Valve apply to (3.1L engine) only. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $116.00 each for parts and $182.00 labor. The cost to clean the EGR circuit is estimated at $15.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Pack Assembly. The cost to repair the ABS Motor Pack Assembly is estimated to be $351.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based upon $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time and applicable taxes.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the Wiper Motor Crank Arm Assembly. The Wiper Motor Crank Arm Assembly has been known to slip, requiring the Crank Arm to be repositioned. The cost to repair the Wiper Motor Crank Arm Assembly is estimated to be $52.00 for labor. There should be no need to replace any parts. All prices are estimated at $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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