1989 Buick Park Avenue Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Buick Park Avenue (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1989 Buick Park Avenue. The part named most often is body and structure, with 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and tires (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 127,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 9 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure6 29%
- Brakes3 14%
- Tires3 14%
- Electrical system2 9.5%
- Other or unknown2 9.5%
- Vehicle speed control2 9.5%
- Engine cooling1 4.8%
- Equipment1 4.8%
- Seat belts1 4.8%
Also reported: Seats (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229662, filed 2008-06Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #813401, filed 1997-06Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Buick Park Avenue in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Buick Park Avenue.
Other model years of the Buick Park Avenue
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 46,242 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 12 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 33 | 52,500 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 32 | 64,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 57 | 65,434 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 81 | 56,480 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 140 | 60,000 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 246 | 72,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 219 | 91,525 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 59 | 99,000 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 117 | 108,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 48 | 97,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 64 | 156,510 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 77 | 123,048 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 92 | 96,688 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 12 | 200,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 21 | 127,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 19 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 6 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 10 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Buick Park Avenue model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Buick Park Avenue have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1989 Buick Park Avenue as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Buick Park Avenue is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1989 Buick Park Avenue been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Buick Park Avenue reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 127,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 130,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.