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1995 Buick Century recalls & problems

The 1995 Buick Century has 1 safety recall and 99 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (24 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints99filed by owners
Crashes · fires10 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths14 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsSep 15, 1995

Front › Anchorage

Recall 95V1730002,216,325 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1995 Buick Century 4-DR.

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Century

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Century Wagon

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components24302—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Hydraulic power assist system12000—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)12000—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine12000—
Air bagsFrontal107010—
Electrical systemIgnition; Ignition › Module6010—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Webbing6001—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Linkages6102—
SuspensionFront; Front › Shock absorber6000—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5000—
StructureBody › Door; Body5000—
VisibilityGlass, side/rear; Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element4003—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.