1997 Buick Regal Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Buick Regal, 8% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“It was pouring down rain yesterday. I was driving to work, with my windshield wipers on as usual. Out of nowhere, my left windshield wiper stop working and I lost visual of the road. It was so dangerous, almost had an accident. I couldn't go to work because of the problem. I stop my car nearby until it stop raining. My safety was at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10279122, filed 2009-08“My windshield wiper assembly failed during cold weather conditions. I contacted Buick customer service about my issue and their response was they were not aware of any problems with the windshield wiper assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #742268, filed 2001-03“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in NHTSA recall 99v348000. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly. Dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not include due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10091550, filed 2004-09“When driving the vehicle and the sun is shining there's is a relection that comes off the dashboard, making it hard to see out of the windshield. In addition, when operating windshield wipers during rain, the passenger's side wiper stops and drops accumulated water in driver's vision. When stopped and wipers are on high, the car rocks as if in a wind storm.”
NHTSA complaint #826907, filed 1998-09Related recalls
- 99V348000Dec 16, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm…Covers: Buick Regal 1997, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997, Buick Century 1997
Visibility (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 1997 Buick Regal
37 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology