1999 Buick Park Avenue
This year had more than double the complaints 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 | 48 |
| 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
10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
MY 1999 BUICK PARK AVE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED SIX AND A HALF HOURS AND THEN DRIVEN FOR LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AT LOW CITY SPEEDS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20021212
7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB REFERENCED IN EA02-030
NHTSA ODI report, 20030210
5% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR R
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT BRAKE PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT ROTORS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Campaign 99V081000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Campaign 99V238000 — check if this car was fixed
FRONT SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTION
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL T
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.
Campaign 04V090000 — check if this car was fixed
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 99V081000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V238000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1999 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Buick Park Avenue is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buick Park Avenue?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Buick Park Avenue have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.