MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Park Avenue

● Typical for this model
1992 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:12.172Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1992 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 1992: 77 complaints 1992 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
1992: 77 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 35%

35% of complaints: service brakes — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAG DID DEPLOY UPON IMPACT BUT DRIVER WAS SEVERELY BURNED BY THE ACIDS THAT CAME FROM THE AIR BAG. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950825

VEHICLES DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY 11:00 POSITION AT 20MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950221

VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exterior and windshield wiper/washer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ON EACH OCCASION, THE CONTACT WAITED TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070507

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920415 — PE (closed 19920814)

BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION

R 19960322 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) 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 1992 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Buick Park Avenue is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Buick Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 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.