1991 Buick Park Avenue electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1991 Buick Park Avenue — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle caught fire with occupant locked in the vehicle. Car was being parked in the garage at home after a trip to the store. Fire caused vehicles door and window openers to fail. Since this incident I have heard of similar incidents in other vehicles. I am trying to determine if this is happening…”
filed Oct 30, 2000
“Turning vehicle off, cannot restart right away. Happening since new. Problem continuous. Power windows failed to work properly (up/down). Took to dealer & mechanic said short in electrical wire harness. *ak”
filed Mar 29, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 5 | 15% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 11 | 19% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 12 | 15% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 16 | 11% |
| 1998 Park Avenue | 28 | 11% |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 18 | 15% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 9 | 19% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 7 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Buick Park Avenue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.