1996 Buick Park Avenue Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 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.
“Three of the four rear sub-frame bolts rusted away, allowing the sub-frame to drop on one side affecting the alignment of the front wheels. This is due to the fact that the lower control arm for the suspension is attached to the sub-frame. If the fourth bolt was rusted as bad as the other three, the whole engine and transmission would drop along with the lower control arms and steering linkages dismounting causing total loss of steering. Please call or e-mail for VIN #-- I am away from home and do not have VIN at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10296637, filed 2009-12, 180,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Buick Park Avenue with bridgestone insginia tires, size: p225 60 rx16. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire would wear prematurely. The tires were not rotated. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 200,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. .. Updated 11/25/11 updated 12/12/11 the consumer wants to cancel his complaint. 02/06/12”
NHTSA complaint #10434978, filed 2011-11, 200,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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