1990 Buick Park Avenue: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 1990

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Park Avenue years (#14 of 14 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 12 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)4 complaints

Seat Belts2 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)1 complaint

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)1 complaint

Tires1 complaint

Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)1 complaint

“Driver's seat belt buckle jammed 1/3 of the time. The consumer had to step out of the vehicle, still buckled and then the seat belt unbuckled.*ak failure of the seat belt to release when the button was pressed happened on numerous occasions. *ph *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2001

“I understand that this component was subject to recall on the 1990 buick regal which appears to use identical components. No safety defect mentioned in the summary. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2000

“When moving transmission pawl from park to drive vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Took vehicle to dealer. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2000

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“ABS: when brakes are applied they would get spongy & then pull hard to right. Took to dealer & diagnostics was performed. Problem intermittent. Finally mechanic found problem & had the rear brakes adjusted. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1997

“When applying the ABS brakes the pedal resisted, causing extended stopping distance. ABS warning light illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Please give any further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“Twice while driving headlights went out, causing poor visibilty at night. Possible cause defective automatic light sensor. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting

Recalls - 1 campaign

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING90V112000 · Jun 1990

OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS.

Remedy: INSERT STICKER THAT PROVIDES MISSING INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUALS.

How other years compare

1990 (this page)12 complaints · 1 recalls 199192 complaints · 1 recalls 199277 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1990 Buick Park Avenue reliable?

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 Buick Park Avenue. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 1990 Buick Park Avenue have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:webbing. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.