Total Complaints
134 filings
BUICK PARK AVENUE · model year
1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE
134 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991BUICKPARK AVENUE carries 134 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 16 crashes, 6 fires, 5 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 1991 PARK AVENUE is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 29 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (14) and service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder (12). 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 1991 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.
134
Complaints
16
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
16 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 29 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
Recent Complaints
20060920VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE TOPPED OUT AT 40 MPH. THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED USING EXCESSIVE FORCE, WHICH WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN SLOWING THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION WAS SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED INTO A PARKING SPACE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE THROTTLE IMMEDIATELY OPENED UP, REVVING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AGAIN, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE THROTTLE BY THE CONTACT, WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. A SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE.
Mileage: 93,376
20050202WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE TIRE LEANING ALMOST OFF THE AXLE AND FOUND LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. *TC THE CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
20050202SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE TIRE LEANING ALMOST OFF THE AXLE AND FOUND LUG NUTS WERE MISSING. *TC THE CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
20041020VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESIGN FLAW WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER EQUIPMENT.*MR WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER THE VEHICLE'S WIPER DISCONNECTED FROM THE WIPER ARM. THE PLASTIC CLIP WHICH SECURED THE WIPER TO THE ARM RELEASED TOO EASILY. *NM
20040422UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR WENT OUT AROUND 2:00 THE OTHER NIGHT. WE WERE ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD. TRYING TO DETERMINE IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG IN TILT STEERING TO CAUSE THIS. SEEMS AS IT IS WIRE BROKE OR SOMETHING CAME UNPLUGGED. HAVE ALREADY CHECKED FUSES.
20031016STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
CONCERNED CITIZEN: NEW OWNER JUST PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER A 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE, WITH 100,000 MILES, VIN [XXX], AND WAS DRIVING THE AUTO WHEN THE MOTOR AND CRADLE FELL TO THE ROAD. THIS IN TURN DETACHED THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE CONTROL OF AUTO WAS LOSS. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 100,000
20021104ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERROR CODE OR CAUSE. ALL THIS HAS CAUSED BRAND NEW TIRES TO WEAR DOWN TO STEEL BELT WITHIN 4 MONTHS TIME. LOW BEAMS FAILED BUT STILL HAD HIGHBEAMS. LOW BEAMS COME AND GO. HAD TO BYPASS MODULE IN ORDER TO REGAIN LIGHTS. DT
20021104UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERROR CODE OR CAUSE. ALL THIS HAS CAUSED BRAND NEW TIRES TO WEAR DOWN TO STEEL BELT WITHIN 4 MONTHS TIME. LOW BEAMS FAILED BUT STILL HAD HIGHBEAMS. LOW BEAMS COME AND GO. HAD TO BYPASS MODULE IN ORDER TO REGAIN LIGHTS. DT
20021104EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BRAKES GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING AND NO STOPPING. RAN INTO CURBING TO STOP AND AVOID CRASH. ABS SENSORS REPLACED, BRAKES, DRUMS, MASTER CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, ETC REPLACED. PEDAL STILL GOES TO FLOOR AND ABS GRABS AT END OF STOP. COMPUTER TURNS OFF ABS SYSTEM, BUT WON'T REPORT ERROR CODE OR CAUSE. ALL THIS HAS CAUSED BRAND NEW TIRES TO WEAR DOWN TO STEEL BELT WITHIN 4 MONTHS TIME. LOW BEAMS FAILED BUT STILL HAD HIGHBEAMS. LOW BEAMS COME AND GO. HAD TO BYPASS MODULE IN ORDER TO REGAIN LIGHTS. DT
20010307VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. CONSUMER NOTED KEY HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
20010307SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. CONSUMER NOTED KEY HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
20010206ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MOTOR CAM BEARING BROKE, DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR. *SLC
20010206POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, DEALER REPLACED IT, AT 99990 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *SLC
20001030FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITH OCCUPANT LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE AT HOME AFTER A TRIP TO THE STORE. FIRE CAUSED VEHICLES DOOR AND WINDOW OPENERS TO FAIL. SINCE THIS INCIDENT I HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS IN OTHER VEHICLES. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS HAPPENING IN OTHER VEHICLES AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE THAT OTHER PEOPLE DON'T GET LOCKED IN THEIR VEHICLES WHEN A FIRE STARTS AND KNOCKS OUT THE DOOR OPENERS AND WINDOWS. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATALITY HAD MY MOTHER NOT SPOTTED THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE GARAGE IN TIME.PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
20001017SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE IT WILL RELEASE ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
20000827SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH DELAYED IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKES LOCKING UP INTERMITTENTLY; DEALER NOTIFED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:
20000725ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. *AK
19991230CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVER HIT A DEER HEAD-ON. BOTH AIRBAG'S EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *AK *YC
19990920POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
THE VEHICLE HAS A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE THAT CAUSED CHAFING ON THE MOUNTING BRACKET. *AK
19990508SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
MULTIPLE ABS FAILURES DURING OPERATION. ALL COMPONENTS (MASTER/WHEEL CYLINDERS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS/SHOES) EXCEPT FOR THE PUMP AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO FOLLOW A PATTERN OF FAILURES FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ FOR THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGES TO THE FLOOR AND THERE IS LITTLE ACTIVE BRAKING AT THAT TIME. MOMENTARILY, THE PEDAL HEIGHTH RETURNS AND FULL BRAKING IS RESTORED. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE SYSTEM. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE have?▼
The 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE has 134 NHTSA complaints, 16 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 29 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.
Is the 1991 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.
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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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