1993 Buick PARK AVENUE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
156,510 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 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 11 of 43 complaints (25.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 34.9% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 18.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 14.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 11.6% |
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 | 11 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines: 4; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2
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 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 38 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
1995: 11; 1996: 7; 2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 5; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2006: 2; 2008: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10031695 · 2003-07-31 (July 31, 2003)
CONSUMER PUSHED IN CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO ACTIVATE. LIGHTER ONLY GOT WARM. CONSUMER DEPRESSED AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHTER GOT HOT, BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE BURNING OUT THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031695 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10036638 · 2003-08-26 (August 26, 2003)
CALLED LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AT [phone removed] IN FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE STATED THAT GM DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR MY 1993 BUICK, PARK AVENUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER DECLINED TO PERFORM A SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR. THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS AS FOLLOWS 96V01500; TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10036638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094264 · 2004-11-17 (November 17, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. AS A RESULT BOLTS BROKE, AND THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK ALL FOUR BACK BOLTS FAILED AND CRADLE DROPPED AND STEERING FAILED. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 175,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10154978 · 2006-04-10 (April 10, 2006)
DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE IGNITION SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 76,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154978 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155957 · 2006-04-24 (April 24, 2006)
LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID LINE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10155957 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235203 · 2008-07-21 (July 21, 2008)
THE WASHERS FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF. THE SUB FRAME(CRADLE) THEN DROPPED AND DISCONNECTED STEERING SHAFT. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED LEAVING A PARKING LOT @ 5MPH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 156,510 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10243569 · 2008-09-26 (September 26, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE ENGINE MOUNT FELL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DROP HALFWAY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE USED. THE CONTACT IS SENDING THE VEHICLE TO A WELDING SHOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10243569 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10251138 · 2008-12-08 (December 8, 2008)
MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 173,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251138 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
96V015000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
Reported: 1996-01-23 (January 23, 1996)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗