MYRModel Year Report

1994 Buick Century

● Typical for this model
1994 Buick Century
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:53:30.125Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Century Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 45 complaints 1992 1993: 54 complaints 1994: 106 complaints 1994 1995: 99 complaints 1996: 80 complaints 1996 1997: 106 complaints 1998: 218 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 2000: 193 complaints 2000 2001: 145 complaints 2002: 154 complaints 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 19 complaints 2005
1994: 106 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19848
19857
198622
198728
198816
198940
199033
199138
199245
199354
1994106
199599
199680
1997106
1998218
1999235
2000193
2001145
2002154
2003127
200439
200519

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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AIR BAGS ON LOW MILEAGE 1994 BUICK CENTURY DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON CRASH. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031031

DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 65MPH WENT OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT, LOSS CONTROL WENT INTO ENBANKMENT, DRIVERS SIDE AIR DID NOT DEPLOY IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

FRONTAL COLLISION SPEED 15 MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950113

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19931021 — vehicle speed control

THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST.

Remedy: REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.

Campaign 93V162000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940204 — vehicle speed control

DURING ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT CAUSING IT TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT AND/OR BINDING CONDITION IN VERY COLD WEATHER.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL PURGE THE THROTTLE CABLE OF ANY INTERNALLY TRAPPED WATER, IF IT IS PRESENT.

Campaign 94V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940217 — vehicle speed control

IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Campaign 94V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940922 — latches/locks/linkages

WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY AND ANY CORRODED TERMINALS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW RELAY WILL BE RELOCATED TO AN AREA WHERE WATER INTRUSION IS LESS LIKELY.

Campaign 94V159000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19941021 — steering

THE RIGHT HAND SPINDLE NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND OVER TIME, THE SPINDLE CAN FRACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPINDLE NUT. IF THE SPINDLE NUT IS UNDERTORQUED THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND THE SPINDLE NUT WILL BE

Campaign 94V189000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951019 — seat belts

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.

Campaign 95V173000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V162000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V021000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V008000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V159000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V189000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1991 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 1998 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Buick Century reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Buick Century is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Buick Century?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Century have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.