Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Buick Park Avenue
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Buick Park Avenue has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 246 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V090000 GM/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V117000 GM/SHOULDER BELTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 97 complaints
- Seat Belts 30 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 26 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
Of the 246 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 29 a fire; across all 246 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Buick Park Avenue experiences below-average reliability, as indicated by 246 owner complaints and two recalls. Engine and engine cooling problems are notably common, with 97 complaints. Fuel system issues are also evident, reflected in both a recall and 26 complaints. Limited data on other components restricts a more comprehensive analysis, but available information points to frequent engine-related issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Seat belts | Unknown | $100–$350 | 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 fluid replacement
- Timing belt replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Fuel leaks or odors
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.