2004 Buick Park Avenue Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Park Avenue years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Buick Park Avenue. That ranks 10th out of 11 Park Avenue model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 125,300 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% | 125,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 17% | 74,260 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 8% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 219,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 67,501 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 125,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Buick Park Avenue recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
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.
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). 2) Driver therefore doesn't use manual switch to turn on head lights and proceeds to…
Driver side heated rear view mirror lost clarity and the view is minimal with no vision when it is dark. This is forth buick park ave to do this . 1997. 2000 2003 2004 dealer wants $545.00 for the glass alone.
Spontaneous deployment of passenger side front air bag. *tr
While driving, the engine began to overheat then there was a loud pop and steam started coming from under the hood. Upon inspection it was the heater hose fitting that had failed. According to most dealerships this is becoming a well known issue with the coolant system. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 park avenue. The contact stated that there had been fluid leaking from the wheels intermittently. The authorized dealer was contacted and referred the contact to a tire shop for inspection and diagnosis. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was…
Other Buick Park Avenue years
← 2003 Park Avenue · 2005 Park Avenue →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Park Avenue | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 Park Avenue | 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 2004 Buick Park Avenue?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Buick Park Avenue?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.