1992 Buick Century Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 18%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Buick Century, 18% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had several problems with this car from the time that I bought it, it has been in the garage for more repairs that it has been on the road, from not staying started during the warm days to stalling in the middle of the road when weather is hot. Multiple problems with this car and yet no recall on some of these parts has been done. No safety defect mentioned.”
NHTSA complaint #742693, filed 2001-03“Consumer has had to replace alternator and battery twice due to dome light in vehicle coming on intermittently after all doors were shut securely, thus draining battery.”
NHTSA complaint #879306, filed 2001-01“While entering the car and looking down driver noticed smoke under the seat caused by wiring that was poorly installed.dealer was contacted and stated that there was no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #845529, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 92V066000May 11, 1992The optional remote entry module may have a fault which causes random actuation of interior lamps, door locks, and/or tailgate release. This actuation may…Covers: Buick Century 1992, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1992
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 32% |
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 23 | 18% |
| 2002 | 24 | 16% |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 | 20 | 10% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 26 | 12% |
| 1997 | 20 | 19% |
| 1996 | 6 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 9% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 8 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 21% |
| 1990 | 6 | 18% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 4 | 18% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Century
12 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology