NHTSA — Electrical System: Horn Problems

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1998 Buick Century electrical problems

electrical problem

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1998 Buick Century Owner Comments

problem #12

Feb 012001

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, but the horn fails sometimes.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

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problem #11

Dec 282000

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #10

Jul 252000

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
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!

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

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problem #9

Mar 272000

(reported on)

Century

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The horn takes excessive effort to get it to sound. Nlm

- Williamsvi, NY, USA

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problem #8

Apr 212000

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
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.

- Columbus, GA, USA

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problem #7

Dec 291999

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The horn is difficult to operate. Extreme pressure is required when applied.

- Iowa City, IA, USA

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problem #6

Apr 131999

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Horn difficult to located in emergency.

- Boynton Be, FL, USA

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problem #5

Apr 071999

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #4

Jul 171998

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Difficulty accession horn buttons in emergency situations.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 241998

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Du Quoin, IL, USA

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problem #2

Mar 271998

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 191997

(reported on)

Century

  • miles
Horn is too close to airbag housing, causing horn not to blow when apllied. Owner is very concerned for safety. Possible design flaw.

- Masa, AZ, USA

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