2002 Buick Park Avenue Problems
Shopping for a used 2002 Buick Park Avenue? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 44 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Engine Problems the most reported area.
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This 2002 Buick Park Avenue has 44 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2002 Buick Park Avenue Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2002 Buick Park Avenue trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2002 Buick Park Avenue Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2002 Buick Park Avenue has 44 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Buick
- Model
- Park Avenue
- Model year
- 2002
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 44
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 21
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Common problems
Most common 2002 Buick Park Avenue problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Visibility
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Electrical Faults, Visibility. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2002 Buick Park Avenue?
The 2002 Buick Park Avenue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2002 Buick Park Avenue
Inspection Focus
- Inspect engine for signs of stalling or performance issues.
- Check all electrical components (lights, windows, dashboard) for proper function.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and electrical repairs.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect engine for signs of stalling or performance issues.
- Check all electrical components (lights, windows, dashboard) for proper function.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
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Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2002 Buick Park Avenue, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 44 NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue, issues appear concentrated in the engine and electrical systems. There is one recall and three crash-related complaints, but the low confidence level suggests caution in drawing firm conclusions.
- Engine Problems account for the highest number of complaints (11).
- Electrical Faults are the second most reported component (9 complaints).
- Visibility issues (5 complaints) and Brake System problems (4 complaints) are also notable.
- Engine Problems, including potential stalling or performance issues.
- Electrical Faults, such as malfunctioning components or wiring.
- Visibility concerns, possibly related to headlights or windshield.
Full breakdown
All 2002 Buick Park Avenue complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 3 | — | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or form. The backend could fall apart at any moment and completely make the tires and everything else fall right off. It has only been inspected by me and I am 100%sure it is rusted t…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AV…
MY CAR STARTED SMOKING BY THE MANIFOLD GASKETS UPON ME STARTING IT..I LEFT IT PARKED IN DRIVEWAY APPOX 2 -3 WEEKS , WHILE I DROVE MY 2ND VEHICLE...THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAD THIS PROBLEM WHENEVER MY VEHICLE SITS 2- 4 WEEKS ...THIS DO NOT MAKE SENSE TO MY CUS IT HAD NO PROBLEMS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CHIME TWICE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (RICHIE'S AUTO REPAIR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLAS…
I HAVE BEEN SMELLING OIL BURNING SMELL WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR FOR A WHILE. TODAY I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME IT'S "UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD/COOLANT LEAK. HE FOUND RECALLS ON PREVIOUS YEARS. HE ADVISED ME TO TALK TO GM. GM DIDN'T FIND ANY RECALL ON MY VIN AND TOLD ME I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SWERVED AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POST. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE EYEBROW, LIP AND SEVERAL BROKEN TEETH DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE AIR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUMED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY REGAINED POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER FOUND A LEAK IN THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET. THE UPPER INTAKE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFORMED AND CAUSED A COOLING FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPORTE…
GAS GAUGE QUIT WORKING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SEEN FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED WITH NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES…
DROVE 2.5 MILES FROM STORE,PARKED IN DRIVEWAY ,WENT IN HOUSE, 3MINS LATER HEARD EXPLOSION,CAR ENGINE IN FLAMES,BURNED FOR 20 MINS UNTIL FIRE DEPT EXTINGUISHED. *KB
ON 12/24/2007 THE RIGHT REAR POWER WINDOW ON MY 2002 BUICK LESABRE BROKE. IT WAS REPAIRED AT A BUICK DEALERSHIP ON 12/28/2007. THIS IS THE THIRD POWER WINDOW TO BREAK. THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW BROKE ON 6/28/2007 AND THE LEFT REAR WINDOW BROKE ON 12/4/2007. THESE WINDOWS ALL BROK…
BOTH OF THE REGULATORS IN THE FRONT DOORS OF MY VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. THIS HAS CAUSE THE PANE IN THE WINDOW TO SLIDE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. THE FIRST ONE DID IT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE VACATIONING IN OHIO IN MAY OF THIS YEAR. THE SECOND WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK ONE MOR…
ON 9/30/2007, I ROLLED MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOWN TO PAY FOR PARKING AT BWI AIRPORT. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. I PICKED UP SOME FRIENDS AND WE HEADED TO BALTIMORE MARYLAND WHERE WE HAD A RESERVATION FOR LUNCH. THE HIGHWAY HAD BEEN SCORED FOR FUTURE RE-SURFACING, SO TH…
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS IN 2007, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. IT HAD 84,000 MILES. COINCIDENTALLY MY CO-WORKER'S 2002 RENDEZVOUS DID THE SAME THING. BECAUSE OF THE BROKEN GAUGE I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE ROAD. *TR
2002 BUICK LESABRE - WINDOW REGULATORS CONSISTENTLY FAIL. *TR
ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES PREMATURELY. THIS STARTED AFTER DEALER REPLACED BACK BRAKES. ABS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL PRESENT, INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Safety recalls
2002 Buick Park Avenue recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
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Questions
2002 Buick Park Avenue buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2002 Buick Park Avenue reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 44 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2002 Buick Park Avenue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buick Park Avenue?▾
#1: Engine Problems (11 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (9 complaints). #3: Visibility (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Buick Park Avenue?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2002 Buick Park Avenue?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2002 Buick Park Avenue, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 4 fire reports out of 44 total complaints. 3 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2002 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. A major recall area is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2002 Buick Park Avenue?▾
The 2002 Buick Park Avenue shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Buick Park Avenue reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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