Buick Park Avenue Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Buick Park Avenue across 11 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (28).
- 134electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 3 an injury.
Buick Park Avenue electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Park Avenue | 1 | 13% | 52,485 |
| 2004 Park Avenue | 3 | 25% | 125,300 |
| 2003 Park Avenue | 5 | 15% | 22,985 |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 7 | 22% | 119,500 |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 11 | 19% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 12 | 15% | 83,500 |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 16 | 11% | 63,500 |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 28 | 11% | 54,000 |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 24 | 11% | 91,050 |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 9 | 15% | 99,000 |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 18 | 15% | 81,100 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
Model years: 1996
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection" and fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or form. The backend could fall apart at any moment and completely make the tires and everything else fall right off. It has only been inspected by me and I am 100%sure it is rusted through and through…
Right side blinkers stopped working front and back I have checked bulbs fuses relays the safty flashers work on both sides break lights work no blink on the dash for right side blinkers out completely could be blinker switch witch is 400 bucks to replace but not sure if that's the problem
The motor caught on fire everything in the hood caught on fire in the middle of the street. Orlando street fresno ca 93706.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick park avenue. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The comouter of the car may be hacked
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Park Avenues have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about electrical system for the Buick Park Avenue. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Park Avenue electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
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