1995 Buick Park Avenue

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:48:04.481Z

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, 1995 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: 48 complaints 1995: 117 complaints 1995 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
1995: 117 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
198510
19866
198713
198819
198921
199012
199192
199277
199364
199448
1995117
199659
1997219
1998246
1999140
200081
200157
200232
200333
200412
20058

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT LIGHT ABS FAILED TO WORK AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950306

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

1995 — complaint volume: 117
R 19950807 — exterior lighting

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.

Campaign 95V158000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V158000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1997 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Buick Park Avenue is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is steering:hydraulic power assist system, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Park Avenue have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.