MYRModel Year Report

1999 Buick Park Avenue

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:46:11.364Z

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
140
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 140 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 57 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2005
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1988 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 64 complaints 1994: 50 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 219 complaints 1998: 246 complaints 1999: 140 complaints 1999 140 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 57 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 19 complaints 1988 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 92 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 64 complaints 1993 1994: 50 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 219 complaints 1997 1998: 246 complaints 1998 1999: 140 complaints 1999 140 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 57 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005

1999: 140 complaints

View as data table
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% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle backfired and then caught on fire.*jb referenced in EA02-030

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-10

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, 2002-12-12

Electrical system

14% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and front underhood.

FIRE

Seat belts

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

Service brakes

11% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2018-11-30

Also filed under Engine and vehicle speed control

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 140 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-05-13Service brakes, hydraulic99V081000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic99V238000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2000-01-06Engineering analysisClosed 2000-05-02 Front shoulder belt malfunction
  5. I
    2002-06-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Engine compartment fires
  6. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
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    2004-06-30Fuel system, gasoline04V090000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. I
    2007-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-05-01 Engine compartment fire

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V081000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V238000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V090000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.