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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, 8% of the 52 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.

“Both front and rear passengers' side windows fail to operate within one to two weeks apart. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer warranty expired, and vehicle not covered under a recall. Vehicle taken to a independent repair shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #899335, filed 2001-11

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
199648%
1995510%
199456%
1993817%
199245%

Other parts of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster

Steering
8 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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