2014 Buick Regal Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Buick Regal, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,250 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.
“Vehicle was left unattended securely in our home garage. Upon seeing vehicle in the morning we notice the sunroof was shattered. There was no falling debris to have caused this. Upon further inspection the 2015 model year Buick regals have a recall for this exact issue but not the 2014s.”
NHTSA complaint #10850101, filed 2016-03, 14,000 miles“Vehicle was left unattended securely in our home garage. Upon seeing vehicle in the morning we noticed the sunroof was shattered. There was no falling debris to have caused this, no abnormal weather conditions, and no one around the vehicle the entire time. Vehicle was taken to dealer who refused warranty repair. Upon further investigation the 2015 model year Buick regals have a recall for this exact issue but not the 2014s.”
NHTSA complaint #10850287, filed 2016-03, 14,500 miles“With the air conditioning on moist builds up on the outside of the front window causing it difficult to see, if the wipers are used it even more difficult. The air through the dash vents causing the outside to moist like frost. I have own several cars this is the first to happen. This happen when I am parked or riding along the highways it is difficult to see. I had to pull over to a store to wipe the windshield and turn off the A/C to prevent my seeing the highway and traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10907638, filed 2016-09Related 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…
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 2014 Buick Regal
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
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