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BrakesPart report

1990 Buick Park Avenue Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
33%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Buick Park Avenue, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Abs: when brakes are applied they would get spongy & then pull hard to right. Took to dealer & diagnostics was performed. Problem intermittent. Finally mechanic found problem & had the rear brakes adjusted.”

NHTSA complaint #825340, filed 1998-07

“When applying the ABS brakes the pedal resisted, causing extended stopping distance. Abs warning light illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Please give any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #827445, filed 1998-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200339%
200226%
20001114%
19991511%
1998187%
19973918%
1996712%
19951210%
1994919%
19932133%
19922330%
19915964%
1990433%
1989314%
1988421%
1986233%

Other parts of the 1990 Buick Park Avenue

Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Buick Park Avenue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology