1997 Buick Regal visibility problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Buick Regal — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It was pouring down rain yesterday. I was driving to work, with my windshield wipers on as usual. Out of nowhere, my left windshield wiper stop working and I lost visual of the road. It was so dangerous, almost had an accident. I couldn't go to work because of the problem. I stop my car nearby…”
filed Aug 3, 2009
“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in nhtsa recall 99v348000. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly. Dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not include due to vin. *ak”
filed Sep 8, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Regal | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Regal | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 Regal | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 Regal | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 Regal | 20 | 8% |
| 1998 Regal | 27 | 9% |
| 1996 Regal | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 Regal | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 Regal | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 Regal | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.