1988 Buick Park Avenue Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1988 Buick Park Avenue has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (6 reports).

0Recalls
19Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Buick Park Avenue recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Buick Park Avenue.

Most common 1988 Buick Park Avenue problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Structure2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Seats1
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2003-02-13, Wheels
*OHIO TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT* THE LUG NUTS ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE UNIT. *JG *JB
2003-02-12, Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING.*JB
2001-04-11, Steering
WHEN STARTING CAR AND BACKING UP WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, STEERING LOCKS UP.*AK
2001-03-19, Power Train
VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO BACKWARDS. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS TRANSMISSION.*AK
2000-10-23, Unknown Or Other
PAINT ON OUTSIDE OF CAR IS FADING WITH APPEARANCE OF WHITE PATCHES.

1988 Buick Park Avenue questions

Does the 1988 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Buick Park Avenue at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Buick Park Avenue?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Structure (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Buick Park Avenue has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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