1998 BUICK REGAL Visibilitywindshield Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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All Visibilitywindshield Complaints

#738010 |
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 |
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 |
THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN CREATES POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO REFLECTION OF DASHBOARD AND AIR VENTS ONTO AREA OF VISION.
#533925 |
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
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