1995 Buick Century
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 117 |
| 1995 | 99 |
| 1996 | 80 |
| 1997 | 106 |
| 1998 | 218 |
| 1999 | 235 |
| 2000 | 193 |
| 2001 | 145 |
| 2002 | 154 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 19 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
25% of complaints: service brakes — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURY12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
12% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.
10% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND CONSUMER HAD A FRONT COLLISION , AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER AND DRIVER WERE HURT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20030623
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
APPLIED BRAKES, REAR ENDED VEHICLE, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB
NHTSA ODI report, 19960625
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00 AT 30 MILES. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950626
10% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
1995 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Buick Century reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Buick Century is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Century?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Century have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.