Complaints
327
Crashes
8
Fires
46
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Buick Park Avenue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:38,000 mi
Fires:29
#223 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Avg mileage:76,272 mi
#321 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:81,103 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 41 | — | 29 | 38,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 23 | — | — | 76,272 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 21 | — | 3 | 81,103 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | 2 | 72,257 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 14 | — | 1 | 63,725 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 3 | 85,327 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 8 | — | — | 43,726 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | 1 | 55,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 7 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 111,990 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 6 | — | — | 62,980 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | 65,998 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 75,383 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 106,934 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | 103,870 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | 41,593 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
29
Avg Miles
38,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,272
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
81,103
Engine & Cooling
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
72,257
Gasoline Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,725
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
85,327
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,726
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,000
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,990
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,980
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,998
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,383
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,934
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,870
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,593
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Buick Park Avenue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1998 Buick Park Avenue has 327 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 41 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Buick Park Avenue?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (41 complaints, avg 38,000 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (23 complaints, avg 76,272 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (21 complaints, avg 81,103 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,645 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Buick Park Avenue?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue include 8 crash-related reports, 46 fire reports, 7 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 1998 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 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 1998 Buick Park Avenue?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1998 Buick Park Avenue shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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