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2002 Buick Park AvenueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2002 Buick Park Avenue, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Buick Park Avenue has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Seats
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Tires
2Visibility
1Power train
99 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 9 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2002 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2002 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
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Buick Park Avenue safety ratings
2002 Buick Park Avenue 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Buick Park Avenue, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 04V-090
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRELed to recall 08V-118
In owners' words
What Park Avenue owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.…
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CHIME TWICE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (RICHIE'S AUTO REPAIR IN CHICAGO…
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