1994 Buick Park Avenue Problems
- Complaints
- 48filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles, 6 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.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Buick Park Avenue (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1994 Buick Park Avenue. The part named most often is body and structure, with 11 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes (9) and electrical system (9). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 97,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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 structure11 23%
- Brakes9 19%
- Electrical system9 19%
- Engine cooling4 8.3%
- Other or unknown3 6.3%
- Steering3 6.3%
- Air bags2 4.2%
- Engine2 4.2%
- Fuel system2 4.2%
Also reported: Seat belts (2), Tires (2), Equipment (1), Interior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “About a year and a half ago our 1994 Buick park ave. Ultra started to have the paint (white)peel off. It has progressed to the point where there is very little paint left on the hood or trunk and only about half left on the top of the car. I have talked to two different dealers about this and both have said that GM is aware of some paint problems with these cars but that unless it started to peel within the first three years that they were not going to do anything to correct it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110180, filed 2005-02, 94,000 milesBrakes: “Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with ABS system intermittently failing, and not giving warning of complete brake failure. This condition happened on two occasions which causeed consumer to have no brakes. Asb light senor on the frist occasion did not come on at all, and on the second occasion the ABS light came on afterward. Dealer notified and inspected vehicle, and informed consumer that valve control needed changing, and manufacturer would share 30% 0f cost.”
NHTSA complaint #835233, filed 1999-02Electrical system: “The vehicle caught fire, after starting the vehicle while parked on the consumer driveway. The fire got started underneath the engine on the left front side of the vehicle. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is still undetermined. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10109221, filed 2005-01, 92,000 milesEngine cooling: “The vehicle stalled without warning, which made it difficult to control. The vehicle would go from idle to 75 MPH, and as a result, there would be no power steering and no brakes. The vehicle has been to three different dealers who could not find the problem. The vehicle would start after a short period after shutdown. The following are attempts to correct the problem: purged fuel system, replaced 2 sensors/crank & etc, new generator, computer, new spark plugs/wires, new fuel filters, new wiring harness from the battery, and 2 tune ups within a year and a half. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10014955, filed 2003-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 92,000 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Buick Park Avenue version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Park Avenue FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10141381May 31, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1994 Buick Park Avenue have?
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1994 Buick Park Avenue as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Buick Park Avenue is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 11 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes with 9.
Has the 1994 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.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Buick Park Avenue get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Buick Park Avenue (Park Avenue, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Buick Park Avenue reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 97,000 miles and the middle half falls between 92,000 and 120,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.