This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Windshield cracked while sitting in my carport overnight. No impact damage, cracked from bottom of Windshield and is halfway across the Windshield. Filing insurance claim this week.
Issue with Windsheild. I've had several issues with random spots in the windshield, the dealer changed it twice and claimed the airo-dynamics causes these spots as wind hits it. I now have a crack on the windsheild that appeared out of now where. I wasnt even driving it. It came from under the passenger side wiper blade. After research, I see several people have the same problem and in the same location. There is NO Rock Chip, NO visual sign of anything hitting the window. My husband said Its a stress fracture. The angle of these windshields does not seem to be a good fit. I love the car, but cant continue with these problems. Toyota is now refusing to replace this window. The cost is over 1500.00! I hope this can be added to a list for a recall. Jay Wolff Toyota Dealership Has data, pictures Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Windshield. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Cracked windshield. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Toyota and Dealer deny responsibility. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" No.
Got into my car and closed the door and the windshield cracked, there is no impact point from a rock, it just cracked right before my eyes, it's a crack about 20 inches long, after researching this, I've found thousands of people having the same problem, I've also seen several class action lawsuits filed and won, there needs to be a recall on these windshields. Thank you
While sitting stationary in the driveway, 4500 miles on the vehicle one morning I noticed a large crack had appeared across the windshield, the crack originated at the top edge of the windshield approximately 52 cm from right side and 61.5 cm from left side, traveling downward approximately 12 cm before entering a sweeping curve to the right and continuing for another 35 cm, total length of crack is currently approximately 55 cm. There is no "starburst" pattern along any part of the crack indicating that the crack formed without impact from foreign material. At no time during any trips were there any noises heard consistent with a foreign object striking the windshield. I am the only person that drives the vehicle. I brought the vehicle to the dealer and the service department insisted that the crack was caused by a foreign object striking the windshield, I informed them it had been parked in the driveway and had not encountered any "road hazards" while in the driveway. They then stated it was caused by rocks flying through the air. They have refused to honor the manufacturers warranty and insisted I pay for the correction. Toyota has a history of having defective windshields as documented in the following class action court case https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Toyota.ca_.pdf.
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- Memphis, TN, USA