1997 Buick Park Avenue Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, 2% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 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.
“My number one problem with this car is the plastic intake manifold failed under normal use. This allowed coolant to mix with the oil while I was driving on the highway in heavy traffic. The result was that the main bearings were destroyed and I had to buy a new engine. (I have the original plastic intake manifold in my possession.) the problem is that the plastic intake manifold can not withstand the heat generated by the EGR valve and eventually suffers from thermal fatigue at the EGR and stress relaxation around the flange of the manifold. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071333, filed 2004-01, 84,000 miles“The heater in the seat quit working. A new one was installed and it doesn't heat up correctly. The motor in the window failed. The rotors/brakes were warped. The stereo failed. The window will not roll up correctly despite a new one being put in. The starter is dragging. Some of this was covered under the smart choice extended warranty. However some of the repairs are still needed and I still have time remaining on my smart choice warrranty but they have went bankrupt and my dealer says the warranty is no longer valid and I will have to pay for any repairs done.”
NHTSA complaint #10070934, filed 2004-01, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012691Feb 1, 2004New replacement key blank available.
Other 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 1997 Buick Park Avenue
52 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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