Does the 2002 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 Buick Park Avenue recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Buick Park Avenue?

32 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 Buick Park Avenue recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Buick been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2002 Buick Park Avenue recalls, newest first

December 9, 2002NHTSA 02V32800043,980 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
Consequence: If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle.
Remedy: 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 reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2002 Buick Park Avenue with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system6
Engine6
Service brakes4
Engine and engine cooling3
Air bags2

Other Buick Park Avenue years

Other 2002 Buick models

Most recalled 2002 vehicles

2002 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 Buick Park Avenue have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Buick Park Avenue recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Buick Park Avenue?: 32 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.