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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2014 Buick Encore Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Buick Encore, 2% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.

“The lower portion of the windshield fogs on the center and passenger side at the start of the engine then becomes a full windshield fog when I turn on the defog and fan _ completely obstructing vision. This has happened when the car is stationary or being drivn. Currently, it is at the dealership for the 2nd time requesting repairs. The event is recurring.”

NHTSA complaint #11288008, filed 2019-12, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202015%
201911%
201811%
201789%
201623%
201543%
201412%

Other parts of the 2014 Buick Encore

Engine
25 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Buick Encore

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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