Buick Park Avenue years to avoid
The Buick Park Avenue years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1999, 1995, 1991, 2000, 1992, 1993 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1984 is the cleanest year on record.
1,880
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
1984–2005
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Park Avenue years to avoid
Every Park Avenue year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Park Avenue years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Park Avenue years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1999, 1995, 1991, 2000, 1992, 1993. The cleanest year on record is 1984.
What is the best year for the Buick Park Avenue?
By complaint volume, 1984 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Park Avenue years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Park Avenue have?
Across all model years, the Park Avenue has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,880 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.