MYRModel Year Report

1988 Buick Park Avenue

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1988 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:46.453Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
19

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1988 19 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1991: 92 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 64 complaints 1993 1994: 50 complaints 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 219 complaints 1998: 246 complaints 1999: 140 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 57 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2005
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1988 19 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 64 complaints 1994: 50 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 219 complaints 1998: 246 complaints 1998 1999: 140 complaints 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 57 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 19 complaints 1988 19 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 64 complaints 1993 1994: 50 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 219 complaints 1997 1998: 246 complaints 1998 1999: 140 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 57 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005

1988: 19 complaints

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YearComplaints
19842
198510
19866
198713
198819
198921
199012
199192
199277
199364
199450
1995117
199659
1997219
1998246
1999140
200081
200157
200232
200333
200412
20058

Known problem areas

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

6 of 19 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was driving and there was no steering, causing an accident, car was totaled. Please describe .

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-25

Service brakes

5 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Structure

2 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hood.

Wheels

1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

Show complaint excerpts

*Ohio traffic safety report* the lug nuts on the left front tire was loose, which caused the tire to detach from the unit.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-13

Visibility

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Buick Park Avenue?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 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.