Total Complaints
28 filings
BUICK PARK AVENUE · model year
1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE
28 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1989BUICKPARK AVENUE carries 28 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1989 PARK AVENUE is structure:body with 6 filings, followed by tires (3) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 1989 PARK AVENUE. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
28
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20120319STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CARRIAGE ROOF COMES LOOSE. MAY BLOW OFF AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *JS
Mileage: 130,000
20080602STRUCTURE
I HAVE A 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CAR WAS REPAINTED BUT THE PAINT HAS BEEN COMING OFF 3 OR 4 YEARS AFTER IT WAS REPAINTED. I SEE A WHITE COAT AND THE ORIGINAL GRAY COAT, WHICH TELLS ME THEY DIDN'T PREPARE THE SURFACE CORRECTLY. I HAVE PAINT PEELING OFF ON THE DOOR, ROOF AND TRUNK. I THOUGHT THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO DO A PROPER PAINT JOB. INSTEAD, THEY DID A QUICKIE THAT DIDN'T LAST. PLEASE HELP AND MAKE THEM REPAINT THE CAR THE RIGHT WAY. THEY DID THE SAME THING TO MY 1990 CHEVY SUBURBAN AND DID A CRAPPY JOB AND THE PAINT STARTED COMING OFF AGAIN AFTER 4 YEARS WITH THE CLEAR COAT PEELING OFF FIRST. HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS? PLEASE HELP ME GET MY BUICK REPAINTED THE RIGHT WAY. THANK YOU. *TR
20080602UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THERE ARE A LIST OF RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ON THEM. SEE THE WEBSITE. CAN I HAVE THESE ITEMS FIXED OR BE REIMBURSED FOR THE MONEY THAT I HAVE PAID OUT? HTTP://WWW.ALLDATA.COM/TSB/07/890742II.HTML THESE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE DATES AS I CAN EXACTLY REMEMBER. THANK YOU. *TR
Mileage: 48,000
20080602TIRES
THERE ARE A LIST OF RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ON THEM. SEE THE WEBSITE. CAN I HAVE THESE ITEMS FIXED OR BE REIMBURSED FOR THE MONEY THAT I HAVE PAID OUT? HTTP://WWW.ALLDATA.COM/TSB/07/890742II.HTML THESE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE DATES AS I CAN EXACTLY REMEMBER. THANK YOU. *TR
Mileage: 48,000
20030611POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CLEAR COAT/PAINT DETERIORATION. FRONT AXLES.*AK
Mileage: 127,000
19991129STRUCTURE:BODY
ROOF COVER ON VEHICLE BEGAN RIPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUNK LID. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
19991129STRUCTURE:BODY
ROOF COVER ON VEHICLE BEGAN RIPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUNK LID. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
19991129STRUCTURE:BODY
ROOF COVER ON VEHICLE BEGAN RIPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUNK LID. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
19991020STRUCTURE:BODY
THE PAINT, BASE COAT AND CLEAR COAT ARE DETERIORATING, CONSUMER REPORTS RECOMMENDED I CONTACT YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
19990921UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY
19990111VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
GAS PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION AND INJURIES.
19981114CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN 3-CAR CRASH FOLLOWING VICTIM DRIVER STARTING CAR AND ENGAGING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE FOLLOWING A FILL-UP AT A LOCAL GAS STATION. VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND VICTIM DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID CRASH THROUGH STEERING, BUT COULD NOT. VEHICLE REACHED MAX. SPEED OF APPROX. 30MPH PRIOR TO IMPACT. VEHICLE HAD NEVER HAD A SIMILAR CONDITION BEFORE.
19981014STRUCTURE:BODY
VINYL ROOF FELL OFF HITTING OTHER VEHICLE.
19981010TIRES
UNIROYAL TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING.
19980429SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO FLUID LEAKAGE FROM BRAKE CYLINDER THAT CAUSED CORROSION/GUM FORMATION ON THE DRUM BRAKE PAD.
19980425STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT FAILURE.
19980424EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO ANTENNA FAILED.
19971016SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN. TO TIGHTEN SEAT BELT AGAINST THE CHEST ONE MUST OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND TUG ON THE BELT. *AK
19970623SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT'S HARD TO STOP. SOMETIMES IT TAKES BOTH FEET TO STOP. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MASTE5 CYLINDER . CONSUMER STATED THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
19970623SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT'S HARD TO STOP. SOMETIMES IT TAKES BOTH FEET TO STOP. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MASTE5 CYLINDER . CONSUMER STATED THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED THEM TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE have?▼
The 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE has 28 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE is STRUCTURE:BODY with 6 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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