1993 BUICK CENTURY Electrical System Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1993 BUICK CENTURY
1 electrical system complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 BUICK CENTURY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT THEN SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE DEFROSTER AREA. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM HIS RESIDENCE AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF BUT THE SMOKE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT THEN OPENED THE HOOD AND A FIRE ERUPTED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A KNEE INFECTION FROM ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM HIS RESIDENCE. A FIRE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 230,000. UPDATED 04/15/11*LJ THE CONSUMER LISTED WIRING HARNESS AS THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/12/11
Other 1993 BUICK CENTURY Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint