Buick Park Avenue owners have reported 29 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The windshield wipers quit in the middle of the windshield, and would not go back down. The fuse was checked and it was not the problem. The dealership will charge the consumer to look the problem. The windshield wipers worked sometimes. Read details...
Had the rear window defogger on while driving home at 45 mph which is just a 15 minute ride and when I pulled in my driveway, smoke was filing the cabin of the car. I popped the hood and looked for damage and did not find any. Closed the hood and notice the rear (driver side) passenger seat on fire. Read details...
Fire appeared at rear window defroster connection at top left of back glass and header material. Driver complained of smoke inhalation. . . Complaint submitted by insurance company employee; director of special investigations. Read details...
Front windshield has glare from the dashboard, on any sunny day depending on direction which consumer is driving, visibility is cut by 10-40 %. Dealer notified and problem have not been resolved. Read details...
While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed. The consumer was traveling on the interstate when the incident occurred. This made it hard for the consumer to view traffic in order to get over to the shoulder. Read details...