1993 Buick Park Avenue Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 17%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 17% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact stated there was smoke coming out of the steering column and the ignition smell of electrical wires burning. This occurred several seconds after the vehicle was started. Updated 5/2/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10154978, filed 2006-04, 76,000 miles“Abs brake light illuminated on the dashboard panel. When this happened brake pedal suddenly got hard , causing extended stopping distance. Pedal was hit too hard and brakes locked up. Dealer has been contacted. In 8/14/96 alternator failed twice. 10/3/96 driver side and right passenger side door lockes failed. 6/16/97 serpentine belt failed. 7/20/98 antenna motor failed. 1/31/00 brake master cylinder failed. 5/4/00 ABS wheel cylinder, brake shoes failed. Battery failed three times.”
NHTSA complaint #861956, filed 2000-05“Brake pads and rotors replaced, rear brakes adjusted, however brakes still squeak, master cylinder has leaked twice. Oil pan leaks, engine overheated, fan control module failure. Air conditioner inoperable due to faulty core and evaporator. Consumer states tires were bad, one tire experienced a leak, faulty valve stem, no specific tire information given. Exhaust pipe failure, replaced fuel filter, intake manifold leaked and was replaced. Battery and generator assembly replaced. Steering gear failure. Transmission cooling lines leaked. Rocker panels rusted and were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #561928, filed 2001-07“Vehicle was parked, while owner walked towards vehicle pushed remote lock release, opened driver's side door, door was on fire, toxic fumes coming from door, owner put out flames w/extinguisher.”
NHTSA complaint #802168, filed 1996-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 13% |
| 2004 | 3 | 25% |
| 2003 | 5 | 15% |
| 2002 | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 | 11 | 19% |
| 2000 | 12 | 15% |
| 1999 | 16 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 11% |
| 1997 | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 | 18 | 15% |
| 1994 | 9 | 19% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 10 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1986 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
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.
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