1998 Buick Park Avenue engine problems
111 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue, which is 34% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 111 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 35
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 35 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was parked overnight, just had vehicle serviced for an oil change. Started vehicle and engine exploded, flames engulfed vehicle. Buick had recall for same problem in 96 & 97 models.
Lifters damaged from apparent coolant leak in upper intake manifold at 80,000 miles. Rod bearing knock occurred at 81,820 miles. Cause as yet unknown. Possibly related to earlier coolant leak problem. Now in need of a new engine.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Buick Park Avenue
- Fuel system 34 complaints
- Seat belts 34 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Exhaust system 28 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints