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Buick Roadmaster Visibility problems by year

25 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Roadmaster's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19956100
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Latest Roadmaster visibility complaints

1995 Buick RoadmasterAcceleration & cruise controlVisibility & wipers

Windshield wipers only work on high and they cut off on me one day in the rain while driving on the highway after a heavy downpour just started out of nowhere which was very scary and then again around town on other rainy days. Also when I drive and first go to accelerate, sometimes it feels as if the car is not fully in drive although it is and I have to press way down on the gas then brake then take off again to make it jump into gear all the way. When idling its high and low sounding as well, so I just want to know if any of this is covered under any recall? *Tr

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10510019
1995 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipers

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. Subsequently, windshield wipers jumped and skipped off the windshield. This was an intermittent problem, and the dealer was aware of the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10081748
1993 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipers

Front windshield cracked without warning. Vehicle was not moving, and windshield had not been tampered with.*Ak *yh

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 8013701
1992 Buick RoadmasterSuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainLightsVisibility & wipersWheels & tires

Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shifting gears.*Ak. Consumer stated the driver wheel fell broke off due to the nuts and bolts had broken off, the brakes went out, the vehicle would not go into reverse, the thermostat went out, passenger window would not roll down, turn siganl was inoperative, windshield was replaced, and the upper ball joints were replaced.*Slc

Filed Incident Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Exterior lighting · Visibility · WheelsNHTSA 8003609
1996 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipers

Both front and rear passengers' side windows fail to operate within one to two weeks apart. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer warranty expired, and vehicle not covered under a recall. Vehicle taken to a independent repair shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 899335
1996 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipers

On and while driving in adverse weather if defrost/defogger is engaged then all inside lights come on and stays on until defrost/defogger is disengaged, causes big problems especially at night and while driving on the expressways/highways because I can't use the window clearing tools as I need to. And the manual states to report if the security light stays on anyway as it may be cause for serious problems in future. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 723405
1992 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipers

A reflection is developing from the dashboard on windshield possibly caused by angle of windshield or color on dashboard. *Ak

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 849511
1995 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipers

Power windows failed;plastic guide is not strong enough for the job.You cannot replace just the guides as buickhas them moulded to the regulater arm.You have to replace the whole thing even though there is nothing wrong with the regulater.It cost 245.00 For this.I had one repaired and the mechnic said it was a design flaw.The passenger window was the first to go .Then the drivers side rear window broke and then the drivers window.You can count on two hands how many times the passenger window was opened and on one...

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hand how many times the rear window was opened at 245.00 Per window just for the part to install it is another 100.00So you are talking about 350 per window see if you have any complaints like this or mabe since they don't make the roadmaster any more they used defective parts. Sincerly ; john meyer

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 712070
1993 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipers

Windshields working away from edge of frame, due to film developing in laminating materials, dlr indicates it will eventually stop the progression, dot 18m418, lamination #4, as1 28 3, ppg sungate shaded slow light progressed over 2 yrs. *Ak

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 806913
1995 Buick RoadmasterVisibility & wipersCrash

The consumer was involved in a minor rear end collision and the rear window shattered.*Ak after backing up at a speed of 5-10 pmh consumer's rear bumper hit a tree the damage was minimal, however rear window did shatter. *Jb

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 987269

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