MYRModel Year Report

2000 Buick Park Avenue

● Typical for this model
2000 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:09.077Z

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

Complaints per year, Buick Park Avenue Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 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 2000 2001: 57 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2005
2000: 81 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 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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WHILE TURNING THE KEY TO START VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, FLAMES AND HEAVY SMOKE CAME UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040318

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

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THE COMOUTER OF THE CAR MAY BE HACKED

NHTSA ODI report, 20210315

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH OPERATION OF THE HORN. HAS TO PRESS VERY HARD TO ACTIVATE HORN WHEN NEEDED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000301

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and retractor.

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING A BUICK PARK AVE 2000. AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A BUSY 3 LANE CITY STREET. WHEN I ACCELERATED AND BEGAN CHANGING LANES THE CAR LUNGED A LITTLE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140319

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. *AK THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040212

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 engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Buick Park Avenue have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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