1994 Buick Century vs 1994 Ford Thunderbird
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 Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 300 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 95 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 92 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 75 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 61 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 17 |
| Suspension | 7 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 31 |
| Stalling | 6 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
1994 Buick Century
1994 Ford Thunderbird
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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.