1993 Buick Park Avenue Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1993 Buick Park Avenue has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 10 fires, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (24 reports).

1Recalls
64Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Park Avenue?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1993 Buick Park Avenue recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines

Recall 96V015Jan 23, 1996585,182 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 Buick Park Avenue problems

Problem areas named in the 64 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic24
Engine And Engine Cooling13
Electrical System12
Power Train10
Structure8
Equipment6
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Steering5
Air Bags3
Visibility3

What owners report

2008-12-08, Power Train
MAJOR TRANSMISSION LEAK-POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL. *TR
2008-09-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
2008-07-21, Structure
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
2006-04-24, Power Train
LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID LINE. *JB
2006-04-10, Electrical System
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

1993 Buick Park Avenue questions

Does the 1993 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 Buick Park Avenue: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Buick Park Avenue?

Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (24), Engine And Engine Cooling (13), Electrical System (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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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