Complaints
144
Crashes
29
Fires
7
Injuries
25
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:63,000 mi
Crash-related:13
#213 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 13 | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 6 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Buick Century — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Buick Century reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1994 Buick Century has 144 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Buick Century?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (13 complaints, avg 63,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (13 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Buick Century?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Buick Century?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Buick Century include 29 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Buick Century have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Buick Century as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Buick Century?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Century reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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