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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 Buick Riviera Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Buick Riviera, 7% of the 44 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.

“Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. The brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor replaced. For this expenisve a car, it has been in the shop constantly and is unreliable. We have never in the last nine cars had any of them be in the shop like this. This is regretfully our first and last Buick at this rate. The car is lovely, but can't be trusted on over a two hour trip.”

NHTSA complaint #715035, filed 1999-11

“Erratic operation of windshield wipers. Windshield wipers would stop working when left turn signal was used, and while making a turn. After turn was completed, the windshield wipers would resume working again. Also windshield wipers would continue to work when switch was in a off mode. Would have to turn vehicle off again to get wipers to stop operating. Dealer notifed, and repaired windshield wipers at consumer's expense.. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #848589, filed 1999-09

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
199813%
199637%
199565%
199218%

Other parts of the 1996 Buick Riviera

Brakes
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Riviera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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