Model year
2002 Buick Park Avenue
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 32 complaints for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), ENGINE (6), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (3). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 81 complaints
- 2001 57 complaints
- 2002 32 complaints
- 2003 33 complaints
- 2004 12 complaints
- 2005 8 complaints
Recalls
02V328000 · Dec 9, 2002
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.
Complaints
32 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 4, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02030 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Oct 22, 2002 | Mar 9, 2004 |
| EA07008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Jun 12, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Park Avenue · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Buick Park Avenue at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.