2000 Buick Park Avenue

● Typical for this model

2000 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:07:49.566Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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

2000: 81 complaints

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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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

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THE COMOUTER OF THE CAR MAY BE HACKED

NHTSA ODI report, 20210315

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000621 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

Campaign 00V114000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010105 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A WIPER SYSTEM MICRO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.

Campaign 00V346000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2000 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V114000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V346000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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 2000 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Buick Park Avenue is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buick Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 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.