1994 Buick Century Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%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 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1994 Buick Century, 3% 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.
“A/c compressor clutch is failing at 37865 miles.makes a severe squealing noise and is grinding internal parts into peices.at this very low milage I would not expect this problem to occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #761788, filed 2002-05“When the air conditioner is on, the air conditioner will put all the occupants of the vehicle to sleep. Consumer also there is no fumes/odor in the the passenger compartment nor any leakes. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #814223, filed 1997-07“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 1996-07Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Century
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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