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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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227
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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663
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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268
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Rear into pole
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$
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924
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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521
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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43
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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68
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Substantially better than average
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Theft Index
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24
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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01-27-2004
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Units potentially affected:
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95,690
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V473000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Description:
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Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 V6 (l36) engines and certain Delphi fuel pressure regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel pressure regulator diaphragm leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire. The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire. Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. Owner notification began on January 27, 2004. owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080.
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Recall date:
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04-14-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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38
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V081000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE:DISC BRAKE SYSTEM
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle. A vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased. Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
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Recall date:
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08-27-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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988
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V238000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:BOOSTER
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose. If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur. Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
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This 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years 36,000 miles.
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This 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Good things come in big packages.
By Professional Test Driver, NewCarTestDrive.com
Buick has characterized itself as a purveyor of "Premium American Motorcars," and the Park Avenue is an excellent ambassador for this theme. It's also an excellent value for a car in this size and price class.The Park Avenue is no sports sedan, but with the right equipment it's surprisingly athletic, particularly in contrast to its predecessors. Add excellent road manners to subdued good looks, class-leading roominess, and lots of luxury features and you have a Buick that's very much in step with the late 20th century. |
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Overview:
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The Buick Park Avenue has all the attributes traditionalists have treasured over the years: subdued luxury, living room comfort, high quality, excellent road manners, and all-weather reliability. For folks moving up from mid-size to full--especially those who don't feel a need to fortify their status with something from BMW, Lexus or Mercedes--a Park Avenue is a great choice. It's a pleasant step up into quiet, roomy luxury, bolstered by high quality and a much more authoritative set of dynamic capabilities.
Read the complete
1999 Buick Park Avenue review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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