1997 Buick Skylark Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Buick Skylark, 6% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“Power windows - very slow going up and down for the last two years. All 4 window regulators and motors have stopped working at the same time. Cannot put windows down to get out of car if it lands in a canal or waterway along the highway. Cost $500.00 a window to have them replaced. Friend has a 2002 Buick and all 4 window regulators and motors do not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10117952, filed 2005-04, 85,000 miles“1. During cold months vehicle starts fine, then while driving, will stall- often upon acceleration at a light or intersection. 2) driver's side power window motor failed 3) knob for headlight control broke at stem 4) glove box latch broke into pieces 5) lighter fell apart when a cell phone was plugged in- never used for any other purpose”
NHTSA complaint #724701, filed 2000-06“While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers stalled and stopped working. Problem is intermittent. Dealers have replaced wiper motor and switch, but problem remains. The dealer replaced the ignition switch stating that this switch is somehow conected to the windshield wiper problem.”
NHTSA complaint #825744, filed 1998-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Skylark
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Skylark
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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