Most common 2005 Buick Park Avenue problems
Share of the 8 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 2005 Buick Park Avenue owners say
Wheels & tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that there was corrosion present on three of the four wheels that prohibited the bead on the tire from sealing. The failure caused the tire to leak air abnormally. The contact stated that he would have to add at least ten pounds of air to the tires per week. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers who both advised that the wheels would need to be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint but provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 100,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Buick Park Avenue. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed that the tires were under inflated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the wheels were covered with rust where the chrome contacts the seal on the tires, allowing air to leak. No repairs were performed on the vehicle but the contact had to inflate the tires very frequently to maintain proper air pressure. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.
2005 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 | 17 / 26 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Buick Park Avenue a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Park Avenue rates better than average: 82% 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 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
The wheels & tires — 4 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (1) and equipment & accessories (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Park Avenue have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Buick Park Avenue problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 52,000 miles; 50% 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.