Trim Report

Buick Century Limited1994

Includes:CENT|Limited
$3,899
Starting From
6
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 6 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $3,899
Max $7,995
From $3,899
Fresh
Safety

6 active recalls on record. Review the safety section before buying

Limited Market Overview

1994 Buick Century Limited Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Century Limited

Location data for all 1994 Buick Century trims combined

13States

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

Buick Century Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1994 Buick Century trims

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.

View at NHTSA
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
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Buick Century Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1994 Buick Century trims

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)

1994 Buick Century Limited FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Limited compare to other Buick Century trims?

Every Buick Century trim targets a different buyer. The 1994 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 1994 Buick Century Limited?

The Limited shares its core mechanicals with other Buick Century trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for service brakes, hydraulic issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 6 recalls to verify before purchase. The 1994 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Buick Century Limited?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Buick Century Limited year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Buick Century overview compares all years side by side.

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