1995 Buick Century Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Buick Century, 6% of the 99 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.
“While driving 25 MPH consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. Consumer was not able to determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10103276, filed 2004-12“While driving at 65 MPH with or without the cruise control activated the engine will completely shut off, cause unknown. Dealer replaced the fuel filter and spark plugs which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #830300, filed 1998-11“Consumer is with the volunteer fire department and states that on two occassions battery which exploded due to the location of the terminal which is facing forward, resulting in a small electrical fire. Please provided further details.”
NHTSA complaint #811702, filed 1997-04Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1995 Buick Century
24 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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