Model year guide

2003 Buick Park Avenue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Buick Park Avenue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

2003 Buick Park Avenue at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints36
Combined19–21 mpg
Typical price$3,477

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

2003 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.

2003 Buick Park Avenue common problems

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
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.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2003 Buick Park Avenue safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2003 Buick Park Avenue 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2003 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 2003 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Low
$1,050
Typical price
$3,477
High
$6,200

From 16 comparable 2003 Buick Park Avenue listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Buick Park Avenue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,875
Depreciation (5 yrs)$2,800
Total$21,675
Per mile$0.29

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 ($3,477) with the same model 5 model-years older ($663), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Buick Park Avenue trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · Ultra
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

2003 Buick Park Avenue vehicles on record

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Other Buick Park Avenue model years

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2003 Buick Park Avenue — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2003 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 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, engine, tires.

What is the 2003 Buick Park Avenue safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2003 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 2003 Buick Park Avenue get?

The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2003 Buick Park Avenue worth?

Comparable 2003 Buick Park Avenue listings run roughly $1,050–$6,200, typically around $3,477 (from 16 vehicles).

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