2008 BUICK LUCERNE Visibilitywiper Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2008 BUICK LUCERNE

2 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BUICK LUCERNE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#10555863 |
SOMETIME BETWEEN 1998 AND 2008 THE BUICK LINE, AND ALMOST ALL OTHER LINES, ENLARGED THE SIZE OF THE COLUMNS SUPPORTING THE ROOF, MODIFIED THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS TO ADD A SMALL TRIANGLE OF MATERIAL AT THE FRONT OF THE WINDOWS, AND RAISED THE HEIGHT OF THE SIDE MIRRORS AND RAISED THE HEIGHT OF THE "DASH" ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I AM IN EXCESS OF 6 FT TALL AND THIS HAD LITTLE IMPACT ON MY FIELD OF VISION. MY WIFE IS LESS THAN 5 FT AND AGE IS TAKING A TOLL ON BOTH OF US AND THIS HAS A SEVERE IMPACT ON HER FIELD OF VISION, EVEN WITH THE USE OF BOOSTER PILLOWS. THE CURRENT MODELS HAVE THE SAME DESIGN FLAW, EXCEPT FOR THE HONDA CIVIC AND THE FORD FUSION. I HAVE PERSONALLY "TESTED" THIS CONDITION BY LOCATING MYSELF AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE SEVERAL CRASHES, SOME FATAL, AND "SCROOCHING" DOWN AS...
#10523874 |
I WAS STOPPED WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND AIR CONDITIONER FAN ON HIGH. I TURNED THE WIPERS ON TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD. IMMEDIATELY I WAS OVERCOME WITH EXTREME BURNING IN MY EYES I COULD NOT OPEN THEM. I REACHED FOR DOOR HANDLE AND GOT OUT. I WAS IN A PANIC, HAVING NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED. I ASKED 2 PEOPLE FOR HELP,THE SECOND PERSON CAME TO MY CAR AND WE SEARCHED CAR FOR SOMETHING BURNING AND FOUND NOTHING. I WAS AFRAID TO GET BACK INTO MY CAR.I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A BURNING IN MY EYES AS THIS. I FELT HELPLESS BECAUSE NO ONE WITNESSED THIS FREAK INCIDENT. FINALLY I USED WET PAPER TOWELS AND COVERED ALL THE AC VENTS AND DROVE HOME IN FEAR THAT IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN. THERE IS NO DOUBT WHAT SO EVER IF I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WOULD OF CRASHED. I COULD NOT SEE....

Other 2008 BUICK LUCERNE Problem Areas

Electrical System 107 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 50 complaints Engine 24 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Structurebody 10 complaints Steering 9 complaints Seats 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systempropulsion Systemfuses Relays Contacts And Shunts 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Lane Departure Assist 1 complaint Lane Departure Warning 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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