MYRModel Year Report

2000 Buick Park Avenue

● Typical for this model
2000 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:44.663Z

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
81
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

17% 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 2000: 81 complaints 2000 81 2001: 57 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 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 1998 1999: 140 complaints 2000: 81 complaints 2000 81 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 2000: 81 complaints 2000 81 2001: 57 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005

2000: 81 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

17% · 14 reports

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, 2004-03-18

Electrical system

15% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

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The comouter of the car may be hacked

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-15

Also filed under Exterior lighting

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-01

Service brakes

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Seat belts

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing front and retractor.

Steering

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2014-03-19

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Upon starting the vehicle there was a popping noise from the engine. *ak the engine caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-12

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-06-21Service brakes, hydraulic00V114000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2001-01-05Visibility00V346000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2002-06-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  5. R
    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.

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

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V114000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 00V346000 · Visibility
  • Recall 04V090000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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