Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problems of the 2002 Buick Century

Two problems related to windshield wiper/washer linkages have been reported for the 2002 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Buick Century based on all problems reported for the 2002 Century.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2006

Wipers have failed twice during moderate to heavy rain. Wiper arms get out of sync and hang up together in middle of windshield. Dealer has charged to tighten nut on blades, but has not resolved the problem. Last incident occurred on a crowded bridge at night in the driving rain creating a very unsafe situation.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2002

Windshield wipers stop in the verticle position. This has happened twice, the first time it was repaired under warranty on 10/17/03. Crank arm broken. It happened during snow storms, the wipers failed after a couple of inches of light snow got on the windshield .


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