Since 1990 auto have come with plastic headlight lenses. After about two years they become cloudy and restrict the range of the headlights. A walk through the parking lot will confirm the cloudiness, and comparing a new one with an old one shows an almost 50% reduction in night range. The replacement units are $150.00 and up compared to $15 for the older glass units before 1990.. The plastic formulation needs to be changed and the problem addressed.. Thank you.
The worst 1994 Buick Century problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes20
- Airbags14
- Engine14
- Acceleration13
- Electrical10
- Seat belts9
- Steering8
- Suspension7
- Fuel system6
- Seats4
- Tires4
- Transmission4
- Wheels4
- Lights3
- Body2
- Visibility2
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Buick Century
Recalls 6
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 95V173000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.
- 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 replaced.
Recall number 94V189000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the power door lock assembly can result in a vehicle fire.
- 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.
Recall number 94V159000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: springs
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.
Recall number 94V008000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- The dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present.
Recall number 94V021000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the cruise control cable.
Recall number 93V162000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Buick Century 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Prom calibration replacement for nox emissions
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
1994 Buick Century fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-22 | 26-28 | 22-24 |
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
What 1994 Buick Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick century. While driving 5 MPH, the tie rod failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the manufacturer has not yet been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 03/17/09. *lj the consumer stated the tie rod broke in half. Updated 03/17/09.
Vehicle was travels along 113 in kankakee il at approx 55 MPH, as vehicle entered a bend the right front tire tread separated from the vehicles right front tire causing the vehicle to go into a left side spin over the embankment and into a fence poll. Vehicle did roll possibly two time. Vehicle was completely destroyed, if anybody else was in the vehicle they would be dead. Drive did suffer multiple injures but was alive, as the police and fire dept put it lucky to be alive. The tire in which the tread separated was a firestone fr440 dot #ejtudjd288. Vehicle was a 94 buick century in good mech shape inspected aprox 1,000 mile prior to accident. The driver stated the was driving fine up to the accident, no vibrations, pulling, noise etc.
Engine injector failure. *bf the consumer has 5 injectors on the vehicle and so far only 1 has failed. The consumer believed that eventually the remaining injectors will have to replaced. The consumer the manufacturer knew about the problem for years as far as 1994. The injector problem has caused another safety issue such as engine hesitation when the gas pedal was depressed and the engine does not want to move for a number of seconds until the pedal is almost floored.
Driver and passenger front seat belts will no longer retract. Dealer stated both seat belts need to be replaced.
Consumer experienced engine shutdown when making right hand turn while driving at 35 MPH. *la the consumer own a 1991 buick century and had experienced the same failure with his vehicle as he did with his father's vehicle (1994 buick century) as stated in the recall.
Rocky mountain model steel radial size 185p/75r14, rear driver's side tire blew out while driving at 75 MPH, manufacturer was notified.
Right front wheel had 5 broken "spokes" out of 10, wheel made a terrible noise, the other 2 wheels had several broken "spokes," I did not see any broken "spokes" on the 4th. Wheel. I replaced the front wheel with one from the l.a. Area, and it was also broken. $252.22 for 4 other style, used, replacement wheels. Please refer to your reference no. 830643.
Air bags on low mileage 1994 buick century did not deploy during head on crash.
Fuel is leaking under the vehicle. Please provide details.
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Questions about the 1994 Buick Century
Is the 1994 Buick Century reliable?
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 1994 Buick Century, fewer than a typical Century model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Buick Century?
Brakes, with 20 complaints. Next is airbags (14).
How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Century have?
6 recalls, covering seat belts, steering and latches/locks/linkages.
What year does the Buick Century have bad brakes?
The Buick Century model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (31 complaints), 1998 (29 complaints) and 1999 (29 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Buick Century get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Buick Century range from 20 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-22 city and 26-28 highway.
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