1998 BUICK CENTURY Electrical Systemhorn Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemhorn Issues in the 1998 BUICK CENTURY
12 electrical systemhorn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK CENTURY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemhorn Complaints
#888703
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WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHER SPEEDS HORN FAILS TO FUNCTION ON A RANDOM BASIS. HORN WORKS WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING AT A SLOW SPEED. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT THE HORN FAILS SOMETIMES. *YH
#877166
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UPON ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION HORN FAILED TO SOUND WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, ONE HAD TO APPLY AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO SOUND OFF HORN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
#725985
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HORN FAILS TO SOUND AT ANY SPEED, ANY TIME OF DAY. HAVE HAD THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES & THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER TOLD ME THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM,, LIVE WITH IT!
#551554
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THE HORN TAKES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO GET IT TO SOUND. NLM
#860727
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HORN FAILED TO WORK WHEN TRYING TO USE IT WHILE DRIVING. HORN FAILED TO WORK EVEN WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ALSO, FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. LATCH PLATE WOULD NOT GO INTO THE BUCKLE MECHANISM. *AK
#855720
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THE HORN IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#544940
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HORN DIFFICULT TO LOCATED IN EMERGENCY.
#835824
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BECAUSE OF THE AIR BAG BEING DIRECTLY UNDER THE HORN AND THE RADIO CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL, IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO PRESS THE HORN, IT TAKES AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF EFFORT FOR CONSUMER HORN TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. *AK
#537966
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DIFFICULTY ACCESSION HORN BUTTONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
#826159
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WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING OR WITHOUT MANUAL OPERATION THE HORN CONTINUOUSLY BLOWS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED HORN ASSEMBLY AND FUSE WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#821958
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THE LOCATION OF THE HORN BUTTONS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE THEM WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT IN A STRAIGHT POSITION. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INDICATES THAT HE HAS RECENTLY SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK
#819260
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HORN IS TOO CLOSE TO AIRBAG HOUSING, CAUSING HORN NOT TO BLOW WHEN APLLIED. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK
Other 1998 BUICK CENTURY Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint