2004 Buick Park Avenue Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 Buick Park Avenue, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Buick Park Avenue. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Buick Park Avenue have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 102,147 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Head lights automatically shut off while driving at night: 1) The vehicle senses it is after dusk and automatically turns on headlights while starting the engine (Manual head light switch is in off po”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2023 · Exterior lighting
“Driver side heated rear view mirror lost clarity and the view is minimal with no vision when it is dark. This is forth buick park ave to do this . 1997. 2000 2003 2004 dealer wants $545.00 for the gla”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 6, 2016 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 26–27 |
| 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 2004 Buick Park Avenue
How do I know if my 2004 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.
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.
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.
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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.