1994 Buick Century Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Buick Century, 9% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer experienced engine shutdown when making right hand turn while driving at 35 MPH. The consumer own a 1991 Buick Century and had experienced the same failure with his vehicle as he did with his father's vehicle (1994 Buick Century) as stated in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10061104, filed 2004-02“While driving noticed smoke odor coming from vent, suddenly dash caught fire, due to electrical system wiring short in dash. Vehicle has experienced many electrical related problems, battery failed, brake lights would not go off even after vehicle was turned off, ABS light illuminated and dealer found an open circuit stop at lamp switch, windshield wiper fuse blew many times even after dealer replaced terminals at fuse panel, ABS light illuminated and vehicle stalled, dealer replaced alternator, dealer found a short in the column harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #987193, filed 1996-07“Vehicle will stall between 40 to 45 MPH, with cause unknown. Dickenson Buick, dodge had twice for (2) week period still unable to recreate. Please describe. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #975046, filed 1995-11Electrical 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 1994 Buick Century
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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