Is the Buick Park Avenue Reliable?
1992–2005 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.
The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other sedans — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.
Reliability Score
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Buick Park Avenue Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2004 | 0 | 7 | 2 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2002 | 1 | 22 | — | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2001 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 57 | Fair |
| 2000 | 1 | 54 | 3 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 1999 | 1 | 89 | — | — | 57 | Fair |
| 1998 | 0 | 198 | 6 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 1997 | 1 | 203 | 10 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 1996 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 57 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Park Avenue Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Park Avenue scores exactly at the sedan average.
Known Buick Park Avenue Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 666 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buick Park Avenue reliable?+
The Buick Park Avenue scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 9 recall campaigns and 666 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Park Avenue is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2005 Park Avenue achieved the highest reliability score of 57/100 with 0 recalls and 5 complaints.
How many miles does a Park Avenue last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Buick Park Avenue owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Park Avenue will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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