Buick Park Avenue Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Buick Park Avenue years to avoid

No model year of the Buick Park Avenue stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2005	92	8	Wheels	52,485	0	0
2004	88	12	Electrical	90,000	0	0
2003	74	33	Engine	53,000	1	1
2002	73	32	Engine	79,000	1	3
2001	52	57	Engine	66,469	2	3
2000	-	81	Engine	60,000	3	3
1999	-	140	Engine	60,000	3	2
1998	-	246	Engine	72,000	2	7
1997	-	219	Seat belts	92,000	3	5
1996	-	59	Airbags	99,000	3	2
1995	-	117	Steering	108,000	1	5
1994	-	48	Body	100,000	0	5
1993	-	64	Brakes	156,510	1	7
1992	-	77	Brakes		1	10
1991	-	92	Brakes		1	14
1990	-	12	Brakes		1	0

What years of the Buick Park Avenue should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buick Park Avenue has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buick Park Avenue?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Buick Park Avenue?

Engine, with 303 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (223) and electrical (171).

How many recalls does the Buick Park Avenue have?

16 recalls between 1990 and 2005. The 2000 model year has the most, with 3.

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