AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Buick Park Avenue

NHTSA data on file today

The 1996 Buick Park Avenue has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 58 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #96V116000 Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System NHTSA notice
NHTSA #96V044000 Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly NHTSA notice
NHTSA #95V204000 Electrical System — Ignition — Anti-Theft — Control Module NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Air Bags 10 complaints
Electrical System 9 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline 5 complaints
Tires 4 complaints

Of the 58 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 58 complaints, owners report 7 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

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