2000 Buick Park Avenue Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue, 9% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“00 v 346 000/windshield wiper system: the front windshield wipers stopped operating while driving at night in severe inclement conditions. The vehicle almost collided with a tractor trailer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the wipers motor cover at consumer cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10108572, filed 2005-02, 49,000 miles“While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed. The consumer was traveling on the interstate when the incident occurred. This made it hard for the consumer to view traffic in order to get over to the shoulder.”
NHTSA complaint #10053501, filed 2004-02, 52,000 miles“When vehicle is cold horn is inoperable. Manufacturer has been notified. Parking brake will not engage at times, dealer replaced. Passenger window will not work from passenger side, dealer replaced door module. Consumer thinks that there is an exhaust leak and it is causing a loud clatter under light acceleration when cold.”
NHTSA complaint #893650, filed 2001-08“Fire appeared at rear window defroster connection at top left of back glass and header material. Driver complained of smoke inhalation...complaint submitted by insurance company employee; director of special investigations.”
NHTSA complaint #10207930, filed 2007-11“The winshield wiper failed intermittently prior to recall notice 00v-346. Nlm consumer states that the defect was noted a few days after the purchase date, however did not get repaired until 01-feb-2001, almost a year of the problem with no repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #560287, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 00V346000Oct 30, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."…Covers: Buick Park Avenue 2000–2001
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 17% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 12% |
| 2000 | 7 | 9% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Buick Park Avenue
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.
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