Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 1998 Buick Regal

Five problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1998 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2003

Windshield wipers don't work 1/2 the time. They seem to go off track--you have to stop the car, open the hood and tighten the base--the nut that holds the wiper arm on works loose. This has been happening for about 8 months.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2001

Attaching nut backed off - arm detached from assembly - wiper stopped working during rainstorm - also noticed nut on other side was also loose.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2001

Windshield wipers move up and down aproximately 4" while in the "off" position. Additionally the wipers will stop, blocking driver view or not work at all while in the "on" or "int" positions.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 01/11/1999

No summary.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Windshield wipers do not clear the windows as well when it's snowing outside. Dealer has replaced the blades.


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