CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Buick Park Avenue has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (3 reports).
0Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2004 Buick Park Avenue recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Most common 2004 Buick Park Avenue problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
Head lights automatically shut off while driving at night: 1) The vehicle senses it is after dusk and automatically turns on headlights while starting the engine (Manual head light switch is in off position). 2) Driver therefore doesn't use manual switch to turn on head lights and proceeds to drive. 3) Approximately 10 minutes later, while driving in the dark, the vehicle automatically turns off the head lights resulting in a dangerous dark situation where driver can not see nor can the vehicle be seen by others. 4) The surprised driver must pull on the manual head light switch to regain head lights. 5) This may potentially happen any and every time the car is started after dusk, especially
DRIVER SIDE HEATED REAR VIEW MIRROR LOST CLARITY AND THE VIEW IS MINIMAL WITH NO VISION WHEN IT IS DARK. THIS IS FORTH BUICK PARK AVE TO DO THIS . 1997. 2000 2003 2004 DEALER WANTS $545.00 FOR THE GLASS ALONE.
SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG. *TR
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT THEN THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND STEAM STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS THE HEATER HOSE FITTING THAT HAD FAILED. ACCORDING TO MOST DEALERSHIPS THIS IS BECOMING A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN FLUID LEAKING FROM THE WHEELS INTERMITTENTLY. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A TIRE SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
2004 Buick Park Avenue questions
Does the 2004 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Park Avenue?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (3), Electrical System (3), Wheels (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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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