Most common 2004 Buick Park Avenue problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Buick Park Avenue complaints by model year
Best Park Avenue years: 2004, 2005, 2002. Years to avoid: 1998, 1997, 1999, 1995, 2000. Compare all years →
What 2004 Buick Park Avenue owners say
Lights
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 position). 2) Driver therefore doesn't use manual switch to turn on head lights and proceeds to drive. 3) Approximately 10 minutes later, while driving in the dark, the vehicle automatically turns off the head lights resulting in a dangerous dark situation where driver can not see nor can the vehicle be seen by others. 4) The surprised driver must pull on the manual head light switch to regain head lights. 5) This may potentially happen any and every time the car is started after dusk, especially by a driver not familiar with the vehicle or issue.
Certified ltr re defective headlights on a 2004 Park Avenue, requests a defective investigation and a refund. The high and light beam lights are made as a single fixed unit not allowing the service representatives to adjust either, independent of the other.
Wheels & tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Park Avenue. The contact stated that there had been fluid leaking from the wheels intermittently. The authorized dealer was contacted and referred the contact to a tire shop for inspection and diagnosis. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Buick Park Avenue. The chrome covered aluminum rims have corrosion, that causes a loss of tire pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that road side salt caused the failure. The failure and current mileages were 63.520. Updated 10/26/09. Updated 10/26/09
Electrical system
Had the rear window defogger on while driving home at 45 MPH which is just a 15 minute ride and when I pulled in my driveway, smoke was filing the cabin of the car. I popped the hood and looked for damage and did not find any. Closed the hood and notice the rear (driver side) passenger seat on fire. I ran in the house and got the fire extinguisher and put out the fire. Unfortunately the insurer deemed the car a total loss due to extensive fire damage.
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 glass alone.
2004 Buick Park Avenue engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl supercharged | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 26 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Buick Park Avenue a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 Park Avenue rates better than average: 85% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Park Avenue at the same age. It is one of the best Park Avenue years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Buick Park Avenue?
The lights — 3 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about headlights. Next are the wheels & tires (3) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2004 Buick Park Avenue have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Buick Park Avenue. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Buick Park Avenue?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2005 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1998, 1997, 1999, 1995 and 2000. See the full Buick Park Avenue years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Buick Park Avenue problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 11% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.