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1995 Buick Park Avenue problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 164 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.2 times the median Park Avenue year — the 1995 model ranks #4 of 22 Park Avenue years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (23), steering (22), and engine (19), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

164

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Park Avenue years?

Park Avenue NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted355 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 15 complaints1986: 16 complaints1987: 14 complaints1988: 21 complaints1989: 28 complaints1990: 12 complaints1991: 134 complaints1992: 104 complaints1993: 102 complaints1994: 63 complaints1995: 164 complaints1996: 68 complaints1997: 355 complaints1998: 327 complaints1999: 174 complaints2000: 104 complaints2001: 71 complaints2002: 41 complaints2003: 38 complaints2004: 17 complaints2005: 10 complaints
Park Avenue NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Buick Park Avenue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2314%
Steering2213%
Engine1912%
Body & Structure149%
Airbags127%
Brakes127%
Transmission95%
Lighting74%
Suspension74%
Other64%
Speed Control64%
Seat Belts53%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)53%
Seats42%
Tires & Wheels42%
Fuel System42%
Visibility & Wipers42%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 1995 Buick Park Avenue have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

95V158000LightingAugust 4, 1995 · 12,832 units

Defect

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THESE HEAD LAMPS ARE RE-AIMED USING A MECHANICAL AIMING DEVICE THAT UTILIZES THE AIMING PAD NUMERS, THE RESULTANT AIM WOULD BE OUT OF THE SPECIFIED RANGE. THIS MAY CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“HAVE HAD 3 ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN LAST YEAR. AFTER CALLING ROAD SERVICE,#1. 9/3/98 REPLACED BATTERY,# 2. 02/03/99 CLEANED POSTS AND REPLACED A CABLE & #3. 11/27/99 REPLACED BATTERY AND CABLES. REPORTED PROBLEM TO BUICK CUSTOMER SERVICE (FILE#980140985) BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED OTHER THAN RECORD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 27, 1999

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO WARNING. THE HORN WAS SOUNDING AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND BEFORE IT ARRIVED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND SEEMED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 29, 2010 · fire

“MAKE: BUICK MODEL: PARK AVENUE YEAR: 1995 AT START UP, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IF THIS CAR WAS PARKED NEXT TO A HOME OR IN A GARAGE THIS WOULD HAVE DRASTIC CONSEQUENCES. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS IMMEDIATELY CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, WHICH GOT PRETTY LARGE. HOME DID SUSTAIN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 27, 2008 · fire

“HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. TT CONSUMER STATES FRONT DOOR LEAKS WATER,DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND PROBLEM, CONSUMER COMPLAINED BUZZING COMING FROM LEFT FRONT DASH, SPEAKER AREA, SOUNDS LIKE STATIC COMING FROM SPEAKER, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM, NO AIR COMING FROMLEFT FRONT VENT ALSO SUNSHAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 1, 1995

“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT AT 35-40MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SHOULDER BELTS SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 10, 1999 · crash

1995 Buick Park Avenue — common questions

Is the 1995 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 164 complaints put the 1995 model at #4 of 22 Park Avenue years. It is one of the Park Avenue years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Park Avenue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (23 complaints), steering (22 complaints), engine (19 complaints).

Does the 1995 Buick Park Avenue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Buick Park Avenue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Buick Park Avenue years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Park Avenue years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1999, 1995, 1991, 2000, 1992, 1993. The cleanest record among Park Avenue years belongs to 1984.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.