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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Buick Park Avenue recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 9, 200202V328000 | Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid lockIF THE CABLE IS OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION, IT COULD INCREASE THE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE AND A PERSON TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK MAY NOT… DetailsHide details for campaign 02V328000
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Owner complaints by component44
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 20 |
| Engine | 6 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 11 |
| Visibility | 5 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 9 |
| Air bags | 3 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 7 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 5 |
| Tires | 2 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 2 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Rust got to the back end of this car it is completely detached this car is not safe in any shale or form. The backend could fall apart at any moment and completely make the tires and everything else fall right off.”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick park avenue. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired.”
- Engine
“My car started smoking by the manifold gaskets upon me starting it..I left it parked in driveway appox 2 -3 weeks , while I drove my 2nd vehicle...this is the second time I had this problem whenever my vehicle sits 2- 4…”
Other Buick Park Avenue model years
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- 2013 Encore6 recalls52 complaints
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2002 Buick Park Avenue recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Buick Park Avenue have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. The most recent, 02V328000 (reported December 9, 2002), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Buick Park Avenue?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 44 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Buick Park Avenue?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.
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