2003 Buick Park Avenue Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Park Avenue years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. That ranks 8th out of 11 Park Avenue model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 21%), typically at around 57,666 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Buick Park Avenue problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 21% | 57,666 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 15% | 22,985 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 15% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 12% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 137,326 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 5,593 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 20,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 28,453 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Buick Park Avenue recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
Risk: If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle.
Fix: 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 to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick park avenue. While driving at any speed the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed oil dripping down on the spark plugs. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket was leaking. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick park avenue. While driving 25 mph, the transmission slipped and caused the vehicle to malfunction. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Abnormal wear pattern, low mileage, new tire < 8 months service, alignment check / good, tie rods, ball joints, shocks like new. Tire cord/ belts bare exposed on outside edge of tire 1/3 of circumference. Worn smooth, no cupping. Possible rubber compound issue. Only abnormal wear found on 1/3 of…
Front center motor mount failed @ 66kmiles.
Other Buick Park Avenue years
← 2002 Park Avenue · 2004 Park Avenue →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Park Avenue | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 Park Avenue | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 33 | 1 |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 32 | 1 |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 57 | 2 |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 81 | 3 |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 140 | 3 |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 246 | 2 |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 219 | 3 |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 59 | 3 |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 117 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Buick Park Avenue?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Buick Park Avenue?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Buick Park Avenue a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Park Avenue model years, the 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.