1998 BUICK CENTURY Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Issues in the 1998 BUICK CENTURY

4 visibilitywindshield wiperwasher complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK CENTURY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Complaints

#8020495 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND IT WILL HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE DURING RAINY WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
#761285 |
IN SUDDEN DOWNPOUR (APPROACHING TORNADO) OUTSIDE OF NASHVILLE THIS A.M. VISIBILITY WAS SEVERLY REDUCED WITH WIPERS ON LOWER SETTING. WHEN WIPERS TURNED TO HIGH TO INCREASE VISIBILITY WIPERS LOCKED AND STRIPPED, FORCING DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE INTERSTATE AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS IN MARCH 2001 - RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THE USED VEHICLE. WE ENCOUNTERED HEAVY RAIN AT INTERSTATE SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE WIPERS LOCKED TOGETHER AND THE MECHANISM STRIPPED THE RIGHT WIPER SO THAT IT WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. UPON RESUMING DRIVING WITH JUST THE LEFT WIPER, THE LEFT WIPER THEN PROCEEDED TO GO OFF THE WINDSHIELD ENTIRELY AND DRIVER HAD TO PULL OFF THE ON THE SIDE TO TIGHTEN BOLT. THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE REMEMBERED THE FIRST INCIDENT AND NEVER USES THE HIGHER WIPER SETTINGS SO HAS NOT INCURRED ANY...
#714254 |
AT 7:00 PM (DARK AND HEAVY RAIN), WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN MOTION AND RIGHT WIPER LOCKED INTO LEFT DURING HEAVY RAIN CREATING ZERO VISIBILITY.
#822371 |
IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD DUE TO SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK

Other 1998 BUICK CENTURY Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Steering 8 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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