1985 Buick Park Avenue
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
1985: 10 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 92 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 50 |
| 1995 | 117 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 219 |
| 1998 | 246 |
| 1999 | 140 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel rail and fuel injection system.
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Fuel hose failed, allowing fuel to leak into engine compartment onto exhaust manifold and exhaust pipes.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.
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New air-conditioning installed in 1990. Car not driven often. Againg ac not working for past 3 years. Car garaged and well cared for..should not have these problems. One person driver..middle age lady..
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22
Steering
2 of 10 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
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Problem with the steering mechanism, will not turn when cold/or on initial startup, stiffness in steering LED to looseness in steering wheel, due to long time problem of turning the wheel,this problem has been going on since this car has been in my...
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-04
'cold power steering'.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-19
Visibility
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1985 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 1985 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1985 Buick Park Avenue?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Buick Park Avenue have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.