Model year guide

1997 Buick Park Avenue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Buick Park Avenue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

1997 Buick Park Avenue — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1997 Buick Park Avenue at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints301
Combined19–20 mpg
Typical price$1,410

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

1997 Buick Park Avenue recalls 3

Seat Belts:front:webbing NHTSA Campaign #00V117000 · 18/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT MAY TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF UPDATED FRONT SHOULDER BELT BEZELS AND WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT OPENING BEZEL KITS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip NHTSA Campaign #97V064000 · 28/04/1997

THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.

Seats:mid/rear Assembly NHTSA Campaign #97V036000 · 11/03/1997

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Fix: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.

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.

1997 Buick Park Avenue common problems

Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
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.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

1997 Buick Park Avenue MPG & running costs

Combined19–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,850

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 1997 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Low
$550
Typical price
$1,410
High
$3,200

From 5 comparable 1997 Buick Park Avenue listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Buick Park Avenue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,250
Fuel only$19,250
Per mile$0.26

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.

1997 Buick Park Avenue trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · Ultra
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

1997 Buick Park Avenue vehicles on record

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Other Buick Park Avenue model years

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

1997 Buick Park Avenue — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Buick Park Avenue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 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 1997 Buick Park Avenue?

Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are gasoline, fuel system, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Buick Park Avenue get?

The 1997 Buick Park Avenue has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 1997 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Comparable 1997 Buick Park Avenue listings run roughly $550–$3,200, typically around $1,410 (from 5 vehicles).

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