1998 Buick Park Avenue electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick park avenue. The contact was driving approximately 1 mph in a parking lot when the heater and rear defroster was engaged. The contact then smelled a burning odor from inside the vehicle and noticed small flames emitting from the rear driver's side window panel. The…”
filed Dec 13, 2012
“1998 buick park avenue ultra security light comes on. *ts the mechanic stated the door module needed to be replaced and the security module was probably defective. *jb”
filed Feb 28, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Park Avenue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Park Avenue | 5 | 15% |
| 2002 Park Avenue | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 Park Avenue | 11 | 19% |
| 2000 Park Avenue | 12 | 15% |
| 1999 Park Avenue | 16 | 11% |
| 1997 Park Avenue | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 Park Avenue | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 Park Avenue | 18 | 15% |
| 1994 Park Avenue | 9 | 19% |
| 1993 Park Avenue | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 Park Avenue | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 Park Avenue | 10 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.