1995 Buick PARK AVENUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
66 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
108,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Horn is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 66 complaints (7.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 12 | 18.2% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 10.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 6.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Horn | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
Electrical System:Horn: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Air Bags: 4; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 4; Structure:Frame And Members: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 48 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 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 7; 1996: 6; 2000: 12; 2001: 8; 2002: 6; 2003: 3; 2004: 8; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2014: 3; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Horn leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 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 10053864 · 2004-02-26 (February 26, 2004)
WITHOUT WARNING STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL, CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER HEARD A BANG SOUND, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL VIBRATED,THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND SKIDDING BEGUN. THE CONSUMER VIEWED THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD BROKEN OFF AND WENT DOWN, BENT, AND WEDGED ITSELF IN THE AXLE. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10053864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10059691 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE COMPLETELY OFF OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. *LA *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162314 · 2006-07-13 (July 13, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND WHEN THE IGNITION WAS ENGAGED. WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THERE WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH POWER TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THERE WERE OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE HEADLIGHTS TURNING THEMSELVES ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SHADED OR DARK AREA. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED GOING ON AND OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. INSPECTIONS WERE MADE BY…
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162314 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10451736 · 2012-03-15 (March 15, 2012)
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY OF 2012. THE BODY, INTERIOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE CAR WAS SOLD IN GREAT CONDITION AND I WAS TOLD OF NO MAJOR MECHANICAL ISSUES. I PERFORMED A CARFAX ON THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WAS FOLLOWED AND FOR THE FIRST 80,000-90,000 PLUS MILES WAS ONLY DRIVEN BETWEEN 5000-6000 MILES PER YEAR FOR THE FIRST 14 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND TEST DRIVING I BEGAN TO NOTICE A NOISE AND DECIDED TO PERFORM A BREAK JOB AND INSP…
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451736 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10594386 · 2014-05-27 (May 27, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED BEFORE WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,628.
Owner-reported narrative. 173,628 miles reported. Look up ODI 10594386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003737 · 2003-01-29 (January 29, 2003)
THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AND JUMPED INTO PASSING GEAR. TSB#677164/19, #9503/332, AND #RCL/95C08/335. SCC PH UPDATE 06/12/03 CONSUMER CALLED BACK IN TO REPORT NEW INFORMATION CONCERNING COMPLAINT. HE ADVISED THAT CORRECT PART NUMBER FOR PROBLEM TRANSMISSION IS 339. HE ALSO ADVISED THAT CADILLACE HAD A RECALL FOR SAME TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 9/15-9/21/94.
Owner-reported narrative. 48,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003737 at NHTSA ↗