MYRModel Year Report

1991 Buick Park Avenue

◆ Worse than typical
1991 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:22.535Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Park Avenue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1991 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
1991: 92 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 83%

83% of complaints: service brakes — 76 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950524

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

FIRE INJURY
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BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021104

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

FIRE
PARKING BRAKE 7%

7% of complaints: parking brake — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing conventional and indicator light.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1991 — complaint volume: 92
R 19911008 — parking brake

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Remedy: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V167000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920415 — PE (closed 19920814)

BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION

I 19930503 — EA (closed 19940531)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V167000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1997 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Buick Park Avenue is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Buick Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Buick Park Avenue have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.