1999 Buick Regal Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 9%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,322miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Buick Regal, 9% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,322 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The window regulator just failed yesterday on my 1999 Buick Regal- only 47k miles- we have replaced 3 other window regulators on pontiac grand am vehicles in the last 3 years. This is not a cheap repair- over $500 for each window! I see there are lots of people online complaining about the same thing. Buick and GM should be held accountable for faulty mechanisms and there should be some compensation for repeated failues such as these. I will not buy american made cars again with a history of failures like these.”
NHTSA complaint #10259595, filed 2009-02, 47,000 miles“07/25/2021 started the motor, in stationary in personal driveway, in idle it began to puff thick white smoke from the tail pipe and exhaust manifold in the engine compartment. Turned engine off within 15 seconds of starting the engine. Left vehicle off for 24 hrs, and tried to turn the motor back on and the engine seized and would not crank over. Tried 3-5 additional times to start engine, with the same outcome. Since this occurence vehicle has been left undriveable and still remains in personal driveway. Recall number: 240412”
NHTSA complaint #11387360, filed 2021-01, 86,000 miles“Buick Regal..99 electric winows failing 3 now....very expensive fix 600 each time for a very minor plastic part..GM makes you buy 300 dollar assembly and a 200 to 300 dollar installation because a very common plastic rainier failure....they should be made to do a fix as described on websites....”
NHTSA complaint #10203355, filed 2007-09, 82,645 miles“3 out of 4 power windows have failed. One was covered by extended warranty. The parts to fix the window yourself from dealer is over $300.00. The cost to have fixed at the dealer is over $500.00. Windows have failed for no apparent reason. Normal use only. The design/motors of these windows must be faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10147837, filed 2006-01, 114,000 miles“1999 Buick Regal ABS light and check engine light come on when you press on brake and intermittently all dash warning lights will come on. The brake module, connector, heat/air control display would become bright and then go dark. The dealer replaced the control head. The ignition switch was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10151942, filed 2006-02, 25,638 milesVisibility (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 1999 Buick Regal
49 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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