1992 Buick PARK AVENUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
123,048 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 37 complaints (16.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 29.7% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 8.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 2 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines: 2; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 35 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 4; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10025363 · 2003-07-03 (July 3, 2003)
CAR STALLED AS I WAS GOING DOWN FREEWAY 65 MPH. STALLED, NO WARNING AT ALL. NO BRAKES (POWER)NO STEERING (POWER. LUCKY I WAS IN RIGHT HAND LANE TO HORSE CAR OFF TO SIDE AND CALL TOW TRUCK. SECOND TIME GOING DOWN STEEP GRADE, STALLED SAME EXACT THING NO POWER COASTED DOWN TO BOTTOM OF HILL TRYING TO AVOID ACCIDENT. LET CAR SIT FOR 15 MINUTES, START RIGHT BACK UP AND RUN FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS.NOW I DRIVE IN RIGHT LANE, 45 MPH, PHONE AND AAA CARD BY MY SIDE. SCARY
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10782243 · 2015-10-14 (October 14, 2015)
WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO AREAS THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. NO STEERING, BRAKES, OR POWER WHATSOEVER. WILL PLACE IN PARK AND TURN KEY, CAR WILL START RIGHT UP. SO FAR I HAVE NOT FOUND ANYONE WHO CAN FIND THE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND JUST RECOMMEND REPLACING NUMEROUS PARTS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10782243 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484120 · 1995-07-12 (July 12, 1995)
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507935 · 1996-08-27 (August 27, 1996)
ALTERNATOR DEFECTIVE, CAUSING A SHORT IN THE BATTERY/IMMOBILITY OF VEHICLE.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601576)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 742110 · 2001-03-08 (March 8, 2001)
DEALER REPORTED THAT ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD FROM SHORTS OCCURRING IN ORIGINAL WIRE HARNESS. APPEASR TO BE CAUSED BY LACK OF RELIABLE SHORT PROTECTION (I,E, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, FUSES, ETC,) THIS IS A SUBSTANTIAL HAZARD AND COST TO BE BORNE BY THE OWNER OF THE CAR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 742110 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977321 · 1996-01-03 (January 3, 1996)
TRANSMISSION LINE SEPARATED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977321 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8016398 · 2002-08-15 (August 15, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE STARTED DECELERATING WITHOUT BRAKES BEING APPLIED.CONTACTED DEALER. FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED AS A RESULT OF PIECES OF PLASTIC PEELING OFF OF GAS TANK ,AND BLOCKING THE FLOW OF THE FUEL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8016398 at NHTSA ↗