Mysterious Windshield Crack

[DaGrovz]

Hey everyone, I was driving to work this morning, and when I parked there I noticed about a 6" crack on the passenger side of the windshield. This is on my 2023 Challenger HCJB I bought 6 months ago and drive part time. I have been driving for several decades now, and have been through a few windshields. In every previous case there was an obvious rock hit, or at least an impact point that could be identified even if I didn't hear it initially. In this case it appears perfectly clean, and after coming home from work now extends half way across the windshield. Oh, and I live in Houston, where the temperature has been in the mid 90's since I have owned the car. no possibility of thermal shock here lately. A quick search didn't reveal any Challenger windshield issues like this. Has anyone ever dealt with a new windshield warranty claim like this?

I did notice at least one thread on the topic of whether or not to claim a windshield on insurance. I have been driving about 35 years without a single automotive insurance claim. I have eaten a couple of windshields, and a couple of other minor things on the theory of keeping my insurance rates low. It doesn't seem like I gain any advantage over similar drivers. The rates keep going up, up, and up. I will read about that and rant later.

 

[72 440 Barracuda]

Was the crack going to (or from) the edge of the windshield?
I have noticed more than once that a crack originated from the edge of the windshield seemingly out of the blue and for no reason, but later found a chip at the windows edge...

 

[BULL]

Hey everyone, I was driving to work this morning, and when I parked there I noticed about a 6" crack on the passenger side of the windshield. This is on my 2023 Challenger HCJB I bought 6 months ago and drive part time. I have been driving for several decades now, and have been through a few windshields. In every previous case there was an obvious rock hit, or at least an impact point that could be identified even if I didn't hear it initially. In this case it appears perfectly clean, and after coming home from work now extends half way across the windshield. Oh, and I live in Houston, where the temperature has been in the mid 90's since I have owned the car. no possibility of thermal shock here lately. A quick search didn't reveal any Challenger windshield issues like this. Has anyone ever dealt with a new windshield warranty claim like this?

I did notice at least one thread on the topic of whether or not to claim a windshield on insurance. I have been driving about 35 years without a single automotive insurance claim. I have eaten a couple of windshields, and a couple of other minor things on the theory of keeping my insurance rates low. It doesn't seem like I gain any advantage over similar drivers. The rates keep going up, up, and up. I will read about that and rant later.

Just an FYI, I don't know if you've replaced a modern windshield or not, but the days of a $300 windshield are long gone.

 

[vortecd]

I replaced mine on my Jeep this year and was told it wouldn't go against my insurance by my agent

 

[1971demon]

I replaced mine on my Jeep this year and was told it wouldn't go against my insurance by my agent

What else did he tell you

 

[1971demon]

Hey everyone, I was driving to work this morning, and when I parked there I noticed about a 6" crack on the passenger side of the windshield. This is on my 2023 Challenger HCJB I bought 6 months ago and drive part time. I have been driving for several decades now, and have been through a few windshields. In every previous case there was an obvious rock hit, or at least an impact point that could be identified even if I didn't hear it initially. In this case it appears perfectly clean, and after coming home from work now extends half way across the windshield. Oh, and I live in Houston, where the temperature has been in the mid 90's since I have owned the car. no possibility of thermal shock here lately. A quick search didn't reveal any Challenger windshield issues like this. Has anyone ever dealt with a new windshield warranty claim like this?

I did notice at least one thread on the topic of whether or not to claim a windshield on insurance. I have been driving about 35 years without a single automotive insurance claim. I have eaten a couple of windshields, and a couple of other minor things on the theory of keeping my insurance rates low. It doesn't seem like I gain any advantage over similar drivers. The rates keep going up, up, and up. I will read about that and rant later.

If it started from the bottom and worked it's way up...and yer100% sure there's no impact...stress crack due to less than perfect installation...triggered by something as simple as a minor pothole..or entering a drive way @ a specific angle...it happens

 

[vortecd]

What else did he tell you

Lots of stuff, saved me money many times. Not all agents are bad

 

[1971demon]

Lots of stuff, saved me money many times. Not all agents are bad

My agent...(over 30 yrs....personal/commercial)...is one of my best friends...