Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Buick Park Avenue
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Buick Park Avenue has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 218 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V117000 GM/SHOULDER BELTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V064000 GM/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V036000 GM/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seat Belts 49 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 42 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
Of the 218 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 21 a fire; across all 218 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Buick Park Avenue has a moderate level of complaints and three recall campaigns, indicating an average reliability. The predominant issues involve seat belts, engine cooling, and brakes. Recall data adds to seat belt concerns, suggesting common problems. However, fewer complaints about many other systems imply limited evidence of widespread reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Engine cooling | 70,000–120,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| Brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Battery testing and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Engine overheating
- Brake pedal pulsation
- Electrical system failures
- Steering difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.