1998 BUICK REGAL Visibilitywindshield Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitywindshield Issues in the 1998 BUICK REGAL
4 visibilitywindshield complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibilitywindshield Complaints
#738010
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THERE IS EXCESSIVE GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD OF THIS VEHICLE; EXCESSIVE TO A POINT OF TOTAL BLINDNESS WHEN I ENTER MY GARAGE. THE PROBLEM IS A RESULT OF THE STEEP ANGLE OF GLASS, A VERY LIGHT COLORED GRAY DASH AND THE SIZE OF THE DASH. THIS COMBINATION CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO TAKE ON THE APPEARANCE OF BEING FOGGY AT ALL TIMES. AT NIGHT, WHEN DRIVING UNDER OVERHEAD LIGHTS THE CONDITION IS EVEN WORSE ; AS IS THE CASE WHEN DRIVING THE CAR INTO MY GARAGE WHICH IS ALSO LIGHT GRAY. IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE I AM ALMOST TOTALLY BLINDED BY THE IMAGES TRANSPOSED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE CONTACTED BUICK AT LEAST 6-8 TIMES ASKING FOR HELP TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT THE MOST THEY WOULD OFFER IS A SUGGESTION TO GET MYSELF SOME POLARIZED SUN GLASSES OR PURCHASE A DASH MAT (WITH A WARNING THAT THE DASH MAT MAY NOT...
#706959
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RECURRING A/C, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND WINDOW VIBRATION PROBLEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. WAS REFERRED TO A BUICK REGIONAL REP, WHO CONSISTENTLY LIED ABOUT THE FACT THAT BUICK WAS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS IN NUMEROUS (MAYBE ALL) 1998 REGALS. WHEN THAT DIDN'T DETER ME AND THE TRUTH ESTABLISHED, HE ATTEMPTED TO USE PHYSICAL THREATS TO GET ME TO BACK DOWN. THAT DIDN'T DETER ME EITHER. BBB ARBITRATION PROCESS WAS A FARCE. BBB ADMITTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A LEMON, BUT THEIR RESOLUTION WAS TO LET BUICK HAVE THE CAR FOR AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAY PERIOD TO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT. NEITHER THE BBB, NOR BUICK FOLLOWED THE BBB'S OWN ARBITRATION RULES. BUICK REP AND ARBITRATOR BOTH LIED DURING THE ARBITRATION HEARING, DESPITE TAKING AN OATH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCEEDINGS. THESE FACTS HAVE BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED, AND WERE WITNESSED BY ANOTHER PERSON WHO...
#542336
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THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN CREATES POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO REFLECTION OF DASHBOARD AND AIR VENTS ONTO AREA OF VISION.
#533925
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BLACK LINE RUNNING THROUGH WINDSHIELD.
Other 1998 BUICK REGAL Problem Areas
Steeringrack And Pinion
36 complaints
Electrical System
33 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
13 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint