Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Buick Park Avenue has 1 recall, 44 complaints.
1
Recalls
44
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
02V328000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Buick Park Avenue 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or ... |
| Mar 22, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEH... |
| Oct 22, 2017 | ENGINE | MY CAR STARTED SMOKING BY THE MANIFOLD GASKETS UPON ME STARTING IT..I LEFT IT PARKED IN DRIVEWAY APP... |
| Jun 13, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD... |
| Jul 16, 2015 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MOV... |
| Jan 28, 2015 | ENGINE | I HAVE BEEN SMELLING OIL BURNING SMELL WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR FOR A WHILE. TODAY I TOOK THE CAR TO MY ... |
| Jun 10, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, ... |
| Mar 13, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 6... |
| Feb 26, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3... |
| Sep 15, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE P... |
| Nov 29, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DROVE 2.5 MILES FROM STORE,PARKED IN DRIVEWAY ,WENT IN HOUSE, 3MINS LATER HEARD EXPLOSION,CAR ENGIN... |
| Apr 29, 2011 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GAS GAUGE QUIT WORKING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR |
| Mar 9, 2011 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE V... |
| Dec 24, 2007 | VISIBILITY | ON 12/24/2007 THE RIGHT REAR POWER WINDOW ON MY 2002 BUICK LESABRE BROKE. IT WAS REPAIRED AT A BUICK... |
| Sep 30, 2007 | VISIBILITY | ON 9/30/2007, I ROLLED MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOWN TO PAY FOR PARKING AT BWI AIRPORT. THE WINDOW W... |
| Aug 25, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS IN 2007, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. IT HAD 84,... |
| Aug 10, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BOTH OF THE REGULATORS IN THE FRONT DOORS OF MY VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. THIS HAS CAUSE THE PANE IN THE... |
| Jul 13, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES PREMATURELY. THIS STARTED AFTER DEALER REPLACED BACK BRAKES. ABS MODULE HAS BEE... |
| Mar 10, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR AT AN IDLE, KNOCKING NOISES CAME FROM TH... |
| Jul 24, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | A LEAKING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ON 2002 BUICK PARK AVE COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WHICH... |