Model year guide

1995 Buick Park Avenue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1995 Buick Park Avenue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1995 Buick Park Avenue — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1995 Buick Park Avenue at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints128
Combined20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1995 Buick Park Avenue recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #95V158000 · 04/08/1995

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1995 Buick Park Avenue common problems

Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

1995 Buick Park Avenue MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,350
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume109 cu ft
Cargo volume20 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1995 Buick Park Avenue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,750
Fuel only$16,750
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1995 Buick Park Avenue trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

1995 Buick Park Avenue vehicles on record

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1995 Buick Park Avenue Base1G4CW52K8SH617623 1995 Buick Park Avenue 1995 Buick Park Avenue Base1G4CW52K5SH648165 1995 Buick Park Avenue Base1G4CW52K3SH624818

Other Buick Park Avenue model years

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1995 Buick Park Avenue — frequently asked questions

Does the 1995 Buick Park Avenue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Buick Park Avenue. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Park Avenue?

Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are structure, air bags, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Buick Park Avenue get?

The 1995 Buick Park Avenue has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.