1997 Buick Lesabre vs 1997 Buick Park Avenue
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Buick Lesabre | 1997 Buick Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 394 | 219 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 76 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 31 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,000 mi | 91,525 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Buick Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 110 | 44 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 52 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 38 |
| Power Train | 33 | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 15 |
| Steering | 25 | 20 |
| Visibility | 28 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 12 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1997 Buick Lesabre
1997 Buick Park Avenue
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.