MYRModel Year Report

2003 Buick Park Avenue

▲ Better than typical
2003 Buick Park Avenue
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:47:58.588Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2003 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: 48 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 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2005
2003: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
198510
19866
198713
198819
198921
199012
199192
199277
199364
199448
1995117
199659
1997219
1998246
1999140
200081
200157
200232
200333
200412
20058

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 15%

15% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

New tires installed on vehicle 12/10/24. Passenger rear tire blew out at 65mph on interstate on 12/16/24. Car was able to be controlled, some damage to vehicle. Could have resulted in severe injury and/or death.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241218

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A SET OF UNIROYAL TIRES THAT I PURCHASED 2 YEARS AGO, WITHIN 11,000 MILES THE FIRST SEPARATED, AT 22,763 THE SECOND TIRE SEPARATED, AT 30,875 THE THIRD TIRED SEPARATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120531

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20021219 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL SECURE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE CABLE TO ENSURE THAT THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE OPERATES PROPERLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES

Campaign 02V328000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V328000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 1994 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1997 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Buick Park Avenue is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.