1996 Buick Park Avenue Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Sub-frame rust is severe where 2 at front of the engine mounting bushings all have rust, but the worst are the ones supporting the transmission -under the transmission, 2 have almost no metal frame and engine/transmission could drop down, as seen on some of the You tube videos. Inspected and find the engine appears to have dropped some... there is a gap where the steering wheel cover connects to the drive. This is a self inspection after replacing the stabilizing bar end link, had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11418321, filed 2021-05“Abs brakes when depressed did not stop vehicle. Pedal went to floor of vehicle resulting in consumer having an accident. Also engine check light comes on. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #826680, filed 1998-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 25% |
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 17% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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