1993 Buick Park Avenue Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 8% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,500 miles.
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.
“While driving 10 MPH cradle bolts rusted. As a result bolts broke, and the steering failed. No impact reported. All four back bolts failed and cradle dropped and steering failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10094264, filed 2004-11, 175,000 miles“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“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“While driving , a small vapor of smoke began to seep from the steering column. It was coming the area just below the steering wheel, but above the gear shift.”
NHTSA complaint #505455, filed 1997-01Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 16% |
| 2000 | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 9% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 22 | 19% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 5 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 32% |
| 1987 | 4 | 31% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Buick Park Avenue
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
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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