Complaints
38
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Buick Park Avenue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:78,247 mi
#24 complaints
Engine Problems
#33 complaints
Electrical System:Horn
Considering a 2003 Buick Park Avenue?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 78,247 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,247
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Hub
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Rear Window Defogger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Other Buick Park Avenue Years
2003 Buick Park Avenue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has 38 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Buick Park Avenue?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (5 complaints, avg 78,247 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical System:Horn (3 complaints). 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 2003 Buick Park Avenue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,247 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Buick Park Avenue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2003 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 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.
Check Your Specific 2003 Buick Park Avenue
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99