Model year record
The 1993 Buick Park Avenue has 1 safety recall and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (24 complaints).
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
| City / highway | 17 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
| City / highway | 15 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components | 24 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Cooling system | 13 | — |
| Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; Horn | 12 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines; Automatic transmission | 10 | — |
| StructureBody › Door; Body › Trunk lid | 8 | — |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 6 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Delivery | 5 | — |
| SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 5 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 3 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield; Power window devices and controls | 3 | — |
| Unknown or other | 3 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Retractor | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE MOUNT FELL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP HALFWAY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE USED. THE CONTACT IS SENDING THE VEHICLE TO A WELDING SHOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
THE WASHERS FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF. THE SUB FRAME(CRADLE) THEN DROPPED AND DISCONNECTED STEERING SHAFT. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED LEAVING A PARKING LOT @ 5MPH. *TR
LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID LINE. *JB
DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE IGNITION SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. AS A RESULT BOLTS BROKE, AND THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK ALL FOUR BACK BOLTS FAILED AND CRADLE DROPPED AND STEERING FAILED. *TC
CALLED LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AT 928-774-1472 IN FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE STATED THAT GM DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR MY 1993 BUICK, PARK AVENUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER DECLINED TO PERFORM A SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR. THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS AS FOLLOWS 96V01500; TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT. *NLM
CONSUMER PUSHED IN CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO ACTIVATE. LIGHTER ONLY GOT WARM. CONSUMER DEPRESSED AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHTER GOT HOT, BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE BURNING OUT THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *PH
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.