no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
1999 Buick Park AvenueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 140 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Park Avenue, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 29, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Buick Park Avenue has problems
140 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Engine and engine cooling10 crash/fire/injury
17Seat belts
16Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes, hydraulic
14Fuel system, gasoline5 crash/fire/injury
9Structure
7Steering
7Tires
6Power train
3413 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 39 | 10 |
| Seat belts | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 5 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 34 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1999 Buick Park Avenue recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE…
no report yet
Foundation components: disc
Risk. A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN PULL TO ONE SIDE DURING A BRAKING MANEUVER.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
43kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 engine and engine cooling complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 42% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
1under 30k miles17under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
1999 vs. every other Park Avenue year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Park Avenue median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Buick Park Avenue, and the recalls they led to.
- FRONT SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTIONLed to recall 00V-117
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 04V-090
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRELed to recall 08V-118
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What Park Avenue owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE PLASTIC MANIFOLDS AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR TWO ENGINE REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 28, 2003, THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AND AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2014. THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH TIMES, THE MANIFOLD HAD TO BE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, HE SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONTO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE…
1999 BUICK PARK AVE V6=3800 3 8L SHOT FIRE APX. 6 FEET PER FIREMEN ON DUTY THAT WITNESSED THIS. THE MOTOR SHOOK. UPPER INTAKE, INTAKE SET, VALVE COVER SET, PCV, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, BOTH CONVERTERS AND STILL NOT FIXED. *TR
Own a 1999 Park Avenue?
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