1987 Buick Park Avenue Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Buick Park Avenue.

19861988
Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Buick Park Avenue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

#23 complaints

Steering:Rack And Pinion

#32 complaints

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Buick Park Avenue.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering:Rack And Pinion
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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1987 Buick Park Avenue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Buick Park Avenue has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Buick Park Avenue?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (3 complaints); Steering:Rack And Pinion (3 complaints); Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Buick Park Avenue?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Buick Park Avenue include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Buick Park Avenue as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Buick Park Avenue?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Park Avenue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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