1994 Buick Century Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Buick Century, 8% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 1994 Buick Century. While driving 5 MPH, the tie rod failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the manufacturer has not yet been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 03/17/09. The consumer stated the tie rod broke in half. Updated 03/17/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10255738, filed 2009-01, 100,000 miles“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 2004-02Related recalls
- 94V189000Oct 4, 1994The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.Covers: Buick Century 1994, Oldsmobile Ciera 1994
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 24 | 11% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 13% |
| 1995 | 9 | 9% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 6 | 38% |
| 1987 | 8 | 29% |
| 1986 | 5 | 23% |
| 1985 | 2 | 29% |
| 1984 | 4 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Century
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 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