2004 Buick Park Avenue
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 92 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 50 |
| 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
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Had the rear window defogger on while driving home at 45 MPH which is just a 15 minute ride and when I pulled in my driveway, smoke was filing the cabin of the car. I popped the hood and looked for damage and did not find any.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-25
Also filed under Visibility
Exterior lighting
3 of 12 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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Head lights automatically shut off while driving at night: 1) The vehicle senses it is after dusk and automatically turns on headlights while starting the engine (Manual head light switch is in off position).
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-11
2004 Park Avenue headlights are designed with a non-adjustable fixed angle between high and low beams. *ts as a result the consumer has poor visibility while driving at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-05
Certified ltr re defective headlights on a 2004 Park Avenue, requests a defective investigation and a refund.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-02
Wheels
2 of 12 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Buick Park Avenue. The chrome covered aluminum rims have corrosion, that causes a loss of tire pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that road side salt caused the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-05
Visibility
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Buick Park Avenue — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Park Avenue?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Buick Park Avenue have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.