1994 Buick Century Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%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 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Buick Century, 5% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Rear axle broke while driving at approx. 30 MPH, causing vehicle to hit guardrai.; no injury received. Dealer notified and informed consumer that no recall on vehicle. Can NHTSA help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #847056, filed 1999-09“When trying to put the vehicle in reverse, the gear would not engage into the gear and the vehicle will not go in reverse. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they had to replace the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #834476, filed 1999-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 | 48 | 25% |
| 1999 | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 12% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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