1996 Buick Regal Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Buick Regal, 3% of the 204 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Extremely loud noise from the brakes when backing out from a parked position while applying the brakes. Windshield leaks at the location of the rear mirror light wires, and drips on the gear shift area. The passenger side mirror and the driver side mirror are two different colors, which might indicate the vehicle was in a wreck. I was given no history of repairs on this automobile . An alamo sticker was attached to the inside of the trunk lid.”
NHTSA complaint #712116, filed 1999-09“Consumer noticed antifreeze leaking on garage floor. Took to dealer. Dealer says upper intake manifold needs replacing. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8024095, filed 2002-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 21 | 9% |
| 1998 | 28 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Buick Regal
42 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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