MYRModel Year Report

Buick Park Avenue — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to avoid, 2 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid3 years

Caution2 years

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 92 complaints, Caution 1992: 77 complaints, Recommended 1993: 64 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 50 complaints, Recommended 1995: 117 complaints, Caution 1996: 59 complaints, Recommended 1997: 219 complaints, Avoid 1998: 246 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 140 complaints, Avoid 2000: 81 complaints, Recommended 2001: 57 complaints, Recommended 2002: 32 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2004: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2005 1998 · 246
1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 92 complaints, Caution 1992: 77 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 64 complaints, Recommended 1994: 50 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 117 complaints, Caution 1996: 59 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 219 complaints, Avoid 1998: 246 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 140 complaints, Avoid 2000: 81 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 57 complaints, Recommended 2002: 32 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2004: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 8 complaints, Not enough data 1998 · 246
1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 92 complaints, Caution 1991 1992: 77 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 64 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 50 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 117 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 59 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 219 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 246 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 140 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 81 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 57 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 32 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2005 1998 · 246
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 57 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 81 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 140 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 246 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ■ Avoid 219 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 59 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 117 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ▲ Recommended 50 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 64 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 77 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ◆ Caution 92 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

16

recalls on file across every Buick Park Avenue model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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