Buick CENTURY electrical problems
47 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
1,408 owner complaints analyzed
55 distinct recall campaigns
63,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1973 to 2005 model years. Data snapshot: . 641 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
47 of 1,408 complaints match this topic (3.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 481500 · 1995-01-14 (January 14, 1995)
VEHICLE FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ORIGINATING IN VICINITY OF BATTERY, OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT. *TW
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Owner report 981320 · 1996-03-27 (March 27, 1996)
ELECTRICAL WIRING AROUND ALTERNATOR RUBBED AGAINST EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND MELTED. *AK
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Owner report 802134 · 1996-09-10 (September 10, 1996)
CARBURETOR BACKFIRED STARTING A FIRE, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CONTINUES TO PUMP FUEL, CAUSING THE CAR TO COMPLETELY BURN.
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Owner report 879306 · 2001-01-30 (January 30, 2001)
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY TWICE DUE TO DOME LIGHT IN VEHICLE COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY AFTER ALL DOORS WERE SHUT SECURELY, THUS DRAINING BATTERY. *AK
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Owner report 959199 · 1995-01-26 (January 26, 1995)
DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL SEAT SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT
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