Five problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When the windshield washer is activated, the wipers sometimes fail to come on and the washer fluid continues to spray on the windshield, obscuring vision . Frantic manipulation of the control results in a return to normal operation. A serious accident could result from this failure.
While driving on highway 60mph driver's windshield wiper do clean the windshield, but it appears as if they will fly off. Contacted the dealer, and dealer replaced the arm and blade, but the are worse than ever.
Driver side windshield wiper blade chatters causing failure which results in poor visibility. Dealer cannot find the problem. Replaced the arm and blade from a stock car. Problem has become worst.
Windshield wiper failed. Yh.
Consumer complains that windshield wipers perform inadequately when using washer fluid, causing obscured vision.
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
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| Power Window problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Windshield problems |