Complaints
28
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Buick Park Avenue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Body Structure
#23 complaints
Tire Defects
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Buick Park Avenue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — |
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1989 Buick Park Avenue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1989 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1989 Buick Park Avenue has 28 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1989 Buick Park Avenue?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (6 complaints); Tire Defects (3 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1989 Buick Park Avenue?
NHTSA complaints for the 1989 Buick Park Avenue include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 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 1989 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1989 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 1989 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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