2003 Buick Park Avenue Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Buick Park Avenue, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Lock (latches/locks/linkages)
On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the emergency trunk release cable to ensure that the emergency trunk release handle operates properly. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,459 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“New tires installed on vehicle 12/10/24. Passenger rear tire blew out at 65mph on interstate on 12/16/24. Car was able to be controlled, some damage to vehicle. Could have resulted in severe injury an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 18, 2024 · Tires
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick park avenue. While driving at any speed the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed oil dripping down on the spark plugs.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 26, 2016 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 25–27 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Buick Park Avenue model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Park Avenue model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 10 |
| 1986 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 13 |
| 1988 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 19 |
| 1989 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 21 |
| 1990 Buick Park Avenue | 1 | 12 |
| 1991 Buick Park Avenue | 1 | 92 |
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1 | 77 |
| 1993 Buick Park Avenue | 1 | 64 |
| 1994 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 48 |
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1 | 117 |
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 3 | 59 |
| 1997 Buick Park Avenue | 3 | 219 |
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2 | 246 |
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 3 | 140 |
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 3 | 81 |
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2 | 57 |
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1 | 32 |
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1 | 33 |
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 12 |
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 0 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2003 Buick Park Avenue
How do I know if my 2003 Buick Park Avenue has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Buick Park Avenue; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V328000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
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- Lucerne943 complaints
- Encore601 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.