1999 Buick Park Avenue engine problems
44 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 15
- 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 | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 15 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer attempted to start vehicle and heard a loud pop, flames started to shoot out from under the hood, claim 13-7487-456. *slc
Intake manifold leaked coolant fluid all over the engine. This resulted in the vehicle stalling while driving . The manifold was replaced, but the problem recurred. The dealership replaced the manifold with a redesigned one.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Buick Park Avenue
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Seat belts 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints