10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Sep 082004

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front passenger's side seat belt retracts after clicking the seat belt in to stay connection. The passenger would hold the seat belt retractor. This caused the seat belt to tighten. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and the mechanic told the consumer that the seat belt was not recalled for this vehicle, and the warranty expired. The consumer informed the mechanic of this problem and they adjusted it twice but the problem recurred.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #7

Aug 262002

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
Both left/right rear shoulder belts failed to extend, enabling owner from using due to rollers getting off center.

- Bitley, MI, USA

problem #6

Jul 242002

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
Consumer states that the rear seat belts will not retract.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 112001

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both rear seatbelts are inoperable. They will no longer pull out, stopped working in a 3 day period.

- Flushing, OH, USA

problem #4

Nov 012000

Century

  • miles
Tow back seatbelts left and right sides are jammed in retractor, consumer has kids, and can't restrain them.

- Bastrop, LA, USA

problem #3

Mar 251998

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All seat belts do not retract at times.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Belt retractors fail intermittently.

- Claremont, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 011997

Century

  • miles
Driver's side seat belt will not fully retract, causing the seat belt to get caught in the driver's side door. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced the seat belt. Problem still occurs.

- Mansfield, OH, USA