Table 1 shows five common visibility related problems of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/rear glass (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Rear Window Defogger problems | |
| Windshield problems |
Windshield wipers stopped working while passing an 18 wheeler during a rainstorm at 6:00 am. Almost caused a multi vehicle accident as visibility was "0". I could not get windshield wipers to work after I pulled off the road. Read details...
Headlight assembly, after about 4 years the headlight assemblies on the vehicle become fogged over so badly that you cannot see the road very clearly at night. This is due to the auto makers using plastic for the lense cover instead of using glass on the assemblies, if they used glass there would Read details...
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. Dealer has repaired windshield wipers three times, and problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified. Read details...