1994 Buick Century vs 1994 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Buick Century | 1994 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 923 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 116 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 95,858 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 289 |
| Power Train | 5 | 269 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 81 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 52 |
| Structure | 2 | 64 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 48 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 50 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 21 |
| Stalling | 6 | 72 |
| Overheating | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 22 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
1994 Buick Century
1994 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.