Buick Park Avenue Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Buick Park Avenue — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005Best | Excellent | — | 5 | — | — | — | Wheels | Full report → |
| 2004 | Excellent | — | 7 | — | 2 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2003 | Excellent | — | 17 | — | — | — | Tires | Full report → |
| 2002 | Excellent | — | 22 | 1 | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2001 | Good | — | 39 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Engine | Full report → |
| 2000 | Good | — | 54 | 3 | 3 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1999 | Caution | 1 | 89 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1998 | Avoid | 1 | 198 | 5 | 6 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1997Worst | Avoid | 1 | 203 | 4 | 10 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1996 | Good | 1 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1995 | Caution | — | 90 | 6 | 6 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 1994 | Good | — | 41 | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 1993 | Good | — | 63 | 4 | 2 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1992 | Caution | — | 70 | 9 | 7 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
14 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Buick Park Avenue Problems
Based on 930 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Buick Park Avenue Reliability
What year Park Avenue has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1997 Buick Park Avenue had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 203 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 1997 report for specific defects.
Is the Buick Park Avenue reliable?
The Buick Park Avenue has accumulated 930 owner-filed complaints and 4 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 4 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2005 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Park Avenue.
What are the most common Park Avenue problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (195 reports), Electrical System (101 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (100 reports), Seat Belts (75 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Park Avenue has an open recall?
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