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2001 Buick Park AvenueProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 71 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
71
Crashes
5
Fires
11
Recalls
2
TSBs
360
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 71 complaints, 5 crashes, 11 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

interior lights flicker while idling

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

power seat adjustment doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

electrical system shuts down while driving

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

turn signal sticks after completing turn

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

coolant seeping on the outside of intake manifold

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
11
30–60K
9
60–90K
4
90–120K
1
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (11 reports) • Median: 66K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine10 (14%)
Electrical8 (11%)
Speed Control5 (7%)
Fuel System3 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (4%)
Steering3 (4%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer3 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal2 (3%)

2001 Buick Park Avenue: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,469 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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9
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8
02
3
03
8
04
5
05
5
06
4
07
3
08
1
09
4
10
2
11
8
14
2
15
2
16
1
19
1
20
3
21
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

00V346000Jan 2001

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A WIPER SYSTEM MICROPROCESSOR THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO VOLTAGE TRANSIENTS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A "LATCH-UP" CONDITION IN THE SYSTEM CONTROLLER.

02V328000Dec 2002

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA02030ClosedOpened Oct 2002 · closed Mar 2004

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

EA07008ClosedOpened Jun 2007 · closed May 2008

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The worst model year for the Buick Park Avenue is the 1998 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

71

Class avg

239

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 71 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2001 Buick Park Avenue: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Buick Park Avenue is related to the engine, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Buick Park Avenue reliable?
The 2001 Buick Park Avenue has 71 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Buick Park Avenue problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Buick Park Avenue has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Park Avenue problems start?
Based on 41 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 66,469 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Buick Park Avenue data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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