MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Park Avenue

● Typical for this model
1992 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:08.326Z

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
77
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1991: 92 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 77 1993: 64 complaints 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 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 77 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 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1992 77 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

1992: 77 complaints

View as data table
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% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Air bags

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Air bag did deploy upon impact but driver was severely burned by the acids that came from the air bag. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-25

Vehicles driver side airbag did not deploy 11:00 position at 20MPH. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-21

Visibility

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing exterior and windshield wiper/washer.

Electrical system

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2007-05-07

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-04-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-14 Brake caliper corrosion
  2. R
    1996-03-22Power train96V015000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.