NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Buick Park Avenue electrical problems

electrical problem

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1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 072002

Park Avenue

  • miles

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Engine would not start. Car had to be towed to dealership for repair. R&R upper intake, clean water of of intake, replace plugs, manifold, coolant. Owner noticed a decrease in power while driving on interstate highway at 70mph. Exited interstate and drove home (aprox. 1/4 mile or less). Vehicle parked in owner's garage. Owner tried to restart car and engine would not turn over.

- Lumberton, NC, USA

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problem #1

Dec 012000

Park Avenue

  • miles
Right after putting the key in the ignition, there was a loud noise and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was put out with an extinguisher.

- Grosse Ile, MI, USA

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