MYRModel Year Report

1994 Buick Park Avenue

▲ Better than typical
1994 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:36:11.096Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 1994 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 1993: 64 complaints 1993 1994: 50 complaints 1994 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
1994: 50 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 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 22%

22% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and trunk lid.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and front underhood.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED ON THE CONSUMER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE GOT STARTED UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050131

AT 120K CAR BEGAN STALLING OUT (COMPLETELY) IN CITY TRAFFIC AT STOPS. CAR REQUIRED RE- STARTING. TOOK CAR TO A STATE EMISSION CONTROL & REPAIR SHOP STATING CAR DIES AT STOPS AND IS HARD TO START.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170619

Also filed under ENGINE

REPLACED BATTERY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941130

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE PARKED ON INCLINE AND TURNED OFF, TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, INJURING DRIVER WHO WAS BETWEEN DOOR AND VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951116

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2003 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1997 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Buick Park Avenue is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Buick Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Buick Park Avenue have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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