First crash---vehicle acelerated uncontrollably with foot on brake / second crash---vehicle accelerated in reverse extremeley fast with gear shift in the park position upon turning key in ignition.
1994 Buick Century acceleration problems
13 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Century acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
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
What 1994 Buick Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine pulley/ exhaust system/ABS brakes and cruise control malfunctioned. Under 34,000 miles.
Consumer was driving on the highway at 55-60 MPH with cruise control engaged. Cruise control failed to disengage when consumer needed; consumer was able to move over to emergency lane and turned off ignition switch which caused cruise control to disengage. Dealer/mfr. Notified, and informed consumer vehicle is no longer under warranty.
Vehicle experienced high acceleration when consumer engaged speed control. Dealer notified, and infomred consumer that a electrical shortage was in the multiple function lever.
Put gear selector into drive and vehicle lurched forward at great speed nearly causing an accident. *ak consumer statestired to brake and tires were sqreaching and squealing, consumer tried stopping the accelerator pedal in case it was stuck, nothing seemed to work, then vehicle was shifted into neutral that did not work and immediately put the vehicle into park and removed the keys, consumer then hit the emergency brake and that did not work , then finally consumer had last steering and put the car in park and car finally stopped one foot from a brick building, dealership could find nothing wrong but htey did replace the idle air control motor.
Serpentine belt failed.
Accelerator pedal stuck, causing accident.
Vehicle accelerates uncontrollably intermittently, causing accident/injury.
Vehicle surged, causing accident.
Front brakes completely replaced.
Questions about the 1994 Buick Century acceleration
Does the 1994 Buick Century have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the acceleration of the 1994 Buick Century, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Buick Century acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Buick Century acceleration?
Yes, 3 recalls: 94V008000, 94V021000, 93V162000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Century have the most acceleration problems?
The Buick Century model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2001 (19 complaints), 1999 (14 complaints) and 1994 (13 complaints).
Other 1994 Buick Century problems
Brakes 20Airbags 14Engine 14Electrical 10Seat belts 9Steering 8Suspension 7Fuel system 6Seats 4Tires 4Transmission 4Wheels 4Lights 3Body 2Visibility 2Locks 1
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