1997 Buick Park Avenue

$11,750

from

listings

$12K–$12K

price range

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Low$11,750

High$11,750

From$11,750

Avg Mileage25,000 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 1 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of Jul 2026

1997 Buick Park Avenue Trims

All Trims Combined

From$11,750

$12K–$12K

1 listings25,000 avg miles

Ultra

From$16,400

4 listings|$16K–$31K

1997 Buick Park Avenue Pricing

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Buick Park Avenue Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 301 complaints, the 1997 Buick Park Avenue rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

301

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

00V1170002000-18-04

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT MAY TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.

WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE.

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97V0360001997-11-03

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 Buick Park Avenue's biggest weak point? SEAT BELTS. It leads 301 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Seat Belts52

02Engine And Engine Cooling44

03Service Brakes, Hydraulic34

04Electrical System24

05Power Train19

301 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Park Avenue Fuel Economy

19–20mpg combined

17city

26hwy

$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue ranges from 19 to 20 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

Park Avenue - Automatic 4-spd

20mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1997 Buick Park Avenue

8States

69%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (56%), but the remaining listings are spread across 7 other states nationwide.

ILIllinois

956%

MIMichigan

16%

MOMissouri

16%

VAVirginia

16%

NDNorth Dakota

16%

WAWashington

16%

PAPennsylvania

16%

DCWashington DC

16%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1997.

1997 Buick Park Avenue Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1997 Buick Park Avenue a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Buick Park Avenue?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue?

You'll get between 19 and 20 MPG combined from the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1997 Buick Park Avenue?

SEAT BELTS problems top the list with 301 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.