1994 Buick Century Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 13%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 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Buick Century, 13% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“I took the car in for the august 1998 recall on emissions equipment. They first said they didn't have the part, then they said they had the part and had replaced it, they did not. I had them do the seat belt recall, but have no idea whether they really did it or not. I have no idea whether the previous recalls, on the front end, for example were ever done. I called the manufacturer and they said my grievance was with the local people as everyone has their own local policies. …”
NHTSA complaint #704942, filed 1999-03“With the amount of miles on this car, I feel we should not be replacing the engine. We are very upset with this situation and would like some correspondence and explaination for these types of problems.”
NHTSA complaint #703678, filed 1999-02“When starting vehicle, there is an unusual noise coming from the engine, it clatters and as time has went on, the noise gets louder, consumer feels this had to do with the service bulletin 57-61-24, dealers have not been able to fix problem, one dealer stated the problem was the belt tension pulley and replaced it, however problem did not cease.”
NHTSA complaint #818702, filed 1997-11“Ongoing problem with engine stalling whenever foot was applied to the accelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle been into dealer shop for repairs, and problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #857532, filed 2000-02“Vehicle is using up a lot of oil. When getting out of the vehicle one can smell oil, but there isn't an oil leak. Consumer can't determine where the oil is going to.”
NHTSA complaint #835001, filed 1999-02Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 25 | 16% |
| 2001 | 27 | 19% |
| 2000 | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 | 55 | 23% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 | 10 | 19% |
| 1992 | 4 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 13% |
| 1990 | 5 | 15% |
| 1989 | 5 | 13% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 6 | 27% |
| 1985 | 3 | 43% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Century
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 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 27, 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