1999 Buick Park Avenue Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 3% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Outside door handles on rf, rr, and lr failed. Mechanism inside of door broke making it impossible to open from the outside of the vehicle. Emphasize that only the lf door could be opened from the outside. In the event of an accident, it would have been necessary to use extraordinary measures to reach occupants. Rf, rr, and lr door handles all failed in the exact same manner (plastic component on door handle cracked/fatigued). Condition was corrected by replacing door handles. No obvious design enhancements were observed on replacement parts. Failed parts are available by request.”
NHTSA complaint #10153729, filed 2006-03, 90,000 miles“Vehicle has extended braking distance, mostly in wet conditions. When coming from car wash, pedal goes amost to floor. Also, rotors have been replaced 3 times. The tail light always had water in it. The driver seat panel for electric seats was broken. A driver side lock was broken as well. The dealer pointed out that the vehicle's warranty had expired.”
NHTSA complaint #886424, filed 2001-04“Door could not lock or unlock with key. Dealer has repaired door four times. Consumer continued to have the same problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857328, filed 2000-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Park Avenue
39 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology