Buick Park Avenue recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 203 owner complaints for the Buick Park Avenue (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (35 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (31 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (3).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (81), 2001 (57) and 2003 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (8).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Buick Park Avenue model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 35 | 4 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 31 | 4 of 6 | |
| Steering | 18 | 2 of 6 | |
| Engine | 17 | 3 of 6 | |
| Visibility | 16 | 3 of 6 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V090000 | Feb 24, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2000 | 910,873 |
| 02V328000 | Dec 9, 2002 | Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, lock | 2001–2003 | 43,980 |
| 00V346000 | Oct 30, 2000 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 2000–2001 | 35,302 |
| 00V114000 | Apr 17, 2000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 2000 | 8,132 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 17 complaints; 11 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.