1993 Buick Park Avenue
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
38% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.
FIRE19% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and ignition.
FIRE16% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
CALLED LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AT 928-774-1472 IN FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE STATED THAT GM DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR MY 1993 BUICK, PARK AVENUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER DECLINED TO PERFORM A SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030826
13% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
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
1993 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1993 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Buick Park Avenue is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Buick Park Avenue?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.