Model year guide

2002 Buick Park Avenue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Buick Park Avenue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

2002 Buick Park Avenue — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2002 Buick Park Avenue at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints44
Combined19–21 mpg
Typical price$1,813

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

2002 Buick Park Avenue recalls 1

Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:lock NHTSA Campaign #02V328000 · 09/12/2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.

Fix: 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 DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A …

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.

2002 Buick Park Avenue common problems

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

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.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
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.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2002 Buick Park Avenue safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2002 Buick Park Avenue 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2002 Buick Park Avenue MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,775

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 2002 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Low
$600
Typical price
$1,813
High
$3,850

From 15 comparable 2002 Buick Park Avenue listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Buick Park Avenue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,875
Depreciation (5 yrs)$400
Total$19,275
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,813) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,410), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2002 Buick Park Avenue trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · Ultra
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

2002 Buick Park Avenue vehicles on record

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Other Buick Park Avenue model years

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2002 Buick Park Avenue — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Buick Park Avenue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 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 2002 Buick Park Avenue?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, air bags.

What is the 2002 Buick Park Avenue safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2002 Buick Park Avenue crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2002 Buick Park Avenue get?

The 2002 Buick Park Avenue has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2002 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Comparable 2002 Buick Park Avenue listings run roughly $600–$3,850, typically around $1,813 (from 15 vehicles).

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