2004 Buick Park Avenue Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue.

20032005
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Buick Park Avenue Problems

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

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:2
#22 complaints

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

#31 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2004 Buick Park Avenue — FAQ

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

Is the 2004 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Buick Park Avenue has 17 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Buick Park Avenue?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2004 Buick Park Avenue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue include 0 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 2 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 2004 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 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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