MYRModel Year Report

1999 Buick Park Avenue

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:36:11.794Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Park Avenue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 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 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
1999: 140 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 28%

28% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB REFERENCED IN EA02-030

NHTSA ODI report, 20030210

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and front underhood.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 13%

13% of complaints: seat belts — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND FAILED TO BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181130

Also filed under ENGINE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 140
R 19990513 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

R 19991008 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

I 20000106 — EA (closed 20000502)

FRONT SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTION

I 20020613 — PE (closed 20021022)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20040630 — fuel system, gasoline

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

I 20070612 — EA (closed 20080501)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (18 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1997 ◆ 1995

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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, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Buick Park Avenue have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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