2013 Buick Enclave Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,825miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Buick Enclave, 3% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,825 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Multi-function switch failed. Front windshield wipers failed to function as designed. They would only engage when you used the right turn signal. No other function of the wiper multi-function switch would work. This left no wiper functionality unless you turned right from a complete stop. The intermittent function and front windshield cleaner button did not function. Vehicle was in motion on highway during periods of heavy rain making visibility little to none unless the left turn signal was physically engaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298508, filed 2020-01, 78,650 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. While driving at an unknown speed during inclement weather, the wipers failed to work without warning. The failure recurred more than once. The dealer was notified, but could not duplicate the failure. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 05/17/16 the consumer stated gainsville dealer installed a new wiper motor on april 27, 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #10851992, filed 2016-03, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 32 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Enclave
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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