1998 Buick Park Avenue Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 246 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE TO PULL INTO A GAS STATION, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A BIG EXPLOSION UNDER HOOD, POPPED HOOD AND SAW FLAMES, WENT…”NHTSA complaint 8021979 — filed 10/31/2002
“WHILE TURNING ON VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION THAT CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING CABINET DOOR TO BLOW OPEN. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO…”NHTSA complaint 8007562 — filed 04/15/2002
“INSURED WAS JUMP STARTING VEHICLE WITH CABLES, ENGINE BLEW, FIRE STARTED, CLAIM 23-1290-238.”NHTSA complaint 6900856 — filed 01/17/2002
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Buick Park Avenue have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue: 41 of 246 complaints on file (16.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Buick Park Avenue have in total?
246 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 29 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
