1994 Buick Century

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Safety

6 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

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Buick Century Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 6 recalls and 147 complaints, the 1994 Buick Century rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

6
Recalls
147
Complaints
28
Crashes
5
Fires
Recall Findings
94V0080001994-12-01
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

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 NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

View at NHTSA
94V0210001994-08-01
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

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.

HIGH EFFORT OR BINDING CONDITIONS CAUSE LOSS OF NORMALTHROTTLE CONTROL OR THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

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94V1890001994-04-10
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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.

THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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94V1590001994-31-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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

A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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93V1620001993-27-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL MAY NOT REDUCE ENGINE SPEEDTO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE CAN STILL BE STOPPEDWITH THE SERVICE BRAKE, LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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95V1730001995-15-09
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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."

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1994 Buick Century's biggest weak point? SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. It leads 147 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic19
02Air Bags15
03Vehicle Speed Control15
04Engine And Engine Cooling13
05Seat Belts11
147 total across 1 model years (1994–1994)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Century Fuel Economy

20–24mpg combined
·
17-22city
·
26-28hwy
·
$2,800-$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 1994 Buick Century ranges from 20 to 24 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Century - Automatic 3-spd
24mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Century Wagon - Automatic 3-spd
22mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Century - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.1L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Century Wagon - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.1L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1994 Buick Century

13States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Washington (19%), but the remaining listings are spread across 12 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1994.

1994 Buick Century Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1994 Buick Century a good car to buy?

The 1994 Buick Century has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, hydraulic, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1994 Buick Century?

NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns for the 1994 Buick Century. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 1994 Buick Century?

Depending on configuration, the 1994 Buick Century delivers 20–24 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 1994 Buick Century?

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC is the number-one complaint area for the 1994 Buick Century, based on 147 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1994 compare to other Buick Century years?

The 1994 sits at a specific point in the Buick Century lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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