1997 BUICK CENTURY Electrical Systemhorn Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemhorn Issues in the 1997 BUICK CENTURY

12 electrical systemhorn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BUICK CENTURY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemhorn Complaints

#870858 | September 19, 2000

DUE TO DESIGN AND LOCATION OF HORN ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO AIR BAGS, AND UPON ATTEMTPING TO SOUND OFF HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN, BUTTONS ARE HARD TO LOCATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE WHOLE AIR BAG AND HORN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED . THE HORN BLOWING IS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED BUT STILL IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOW WHEN TRYING TO TURN. *YH

#531523 | March 8, 1999

DESIGN OF THE HORN/AIR BAG AND STEERING WHEEL CREATES DIFFICULTY IN ENGAGING HORN.

#544045 | February 25, 1999

HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO SOUND, DUE TO DESIGN.

#831329 | November 24, 1998 Crash

IT'S VERY DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO HONK THE HORN BECAUSE THE BOTTOM HORN IS SO SMALL AND SO HARD THAT HE COULDN'T OPERATE IT. CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AKTHE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CAR AND THAT THE HORN AREA COULD NOT BE DONE. *ET

#537985 | August 5, 1998

HORN BUTTON REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO ACTIVATE, THIS RESULTED IN A COLLISION DUE TO THE DRIVER NOT BEING ABLE TO DEPRESS HORN BUTTON TO WARN OTHER DRIVER.

#536978 | July 13, 1998

EXCESSIVE PRESSURE NEEDED TO DEPRESS HORN BUTTON.

#531523 | June 15, 1998

HORN HARD TO BLOW, DUE TO LOCATION.

#534610 | April 16, 1998

IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY.

#534485 | April 16, 1998

HORN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO ACTIVATE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

#822423 | April 15, 1998

THE LOCATION OF THE HORN SYMBOLS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SOUND THE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

#531658 | April 7, 1998

HORN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

#528082 | March 23, 1998

HORN BUTTON IS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED, ALSO BUTTON IS TOO SMALL TO ENGAGE WITHOUT REMOVING EYES FROM THE ROAD.

Other 1997 BUICK CENTURY Problem Areas

Seat Beltsfrontretractor 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Unknown Or Other 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint

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