Another 09 Front Windshield down.

90crxfreak · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:41 PM

Yes it is true. I knew it was going to happen to me and it was only a matter of time, but a rock flew down and hit my window. I was pissed at first. there was only a little spidering about the size of a quarter. but then i hit a bump and the spidering shrunk... NOW THERE'S A HUGE CRACK!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF HONDA!!!!!!!!!!!!

If there are soooooo many people having this same problem, shouldn't there be a recall? How do we get this done?

secondspassed · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:43 PM

I wasn't aware there were a ton of people having this problem. That sucks, how close were you to the car that threw up the rock at the time??

90crxfreak · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:52 PM

about 2-3 car lengths... i never drive close with my car

90crxfreak · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 05:08 PM

this is from the warranty book...

This New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Does Not Cover:

• Broken, chipped, or scratched
window glass unless it is due to a
defect in material or
workmanship.

Can we Fight this. I believe that there is a defect in the material of the glass... If they are breaking on people all over, dont you think there would be a problem?

Virtual · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 90crxfreak

... but a ruck flew down and hit my window...

What is a "ruck" and where did it "fly" down from?

How can it be Honda's fault if something hit your windshield? It's not a defect.

90crxfreak · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 08:31 PM

fixed....

umm... poor quality

my crx's glass i would feel fine driving through a quarry. I dont even wanna take the fit to a sand box

secondspassed · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 10:29 PM

you could be right about poor quality, perhaps poor design. but i doubt you're gonna get any satisfaction on the issue. try having your insurance pay for it.

90crxfreak · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 10:34 PM

ehh... 1500 deductible... insurance over here BITES! for 240 A MONTH!

specboy · #9 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 90crxfreak

ehh... 1500 deductible... insurance over here BITES! for 240 A MONTH!

Yeah... that's something I don't miss about Jersey. I was paying about 2k/yr on my Integra GS-R with a 500 Deductible and I was over 25yrs old. Now in VT with a Fit and A Ridgeline, I barely pay over $1300/year.

But...

In NJ, I never replaced a windshield. Had 3 cars in NJ for about 10 years. Been here in VT for 5 years and replaced 3 so far. (one Ridgeline, One civic, & One Altima) have also had a number of chips repaired. we drop our Deductible in the winter in case we need to replace another.

~SB

Virtual · #10 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 10:52 PM

What?!?!? That's $2880 a year and with $1500 deductible? Wow! Any previous claims or what's going on there?

JPGC · #11 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 12:11 AM

2-3 car lenths is pretty close if you were doing over 40 mph. That is a nasty insurance premium that you have. I can't imagine paying that much and also to have a $1500 deductable, epecially on a Fit, lol. My premium with State Farm is $960 a year (50k/100k/50k) with $0 deductable on windshields and or any damage under $800. Then it's a $250 deductable over $800. I'm not trying to brag with that, just stating that I would look for something cheaper if possible if I were you, though I don't know cause I don't live in NJ.

OhNineFIT · #12 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 12:51 AM

man dude, back in my senior year in high school, some EFFER threw a rock at my car and chipped the window. Now I have 3-4 chip marks on my rear driver window.

I think they are jealous of my new car.. it was only 3-6 days after I got it!!!! so pissed.. but whatever...

spin out · #13 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 90crxfreak

ehh... 1500 deductible... insurance over here BITES! for 240 A MONTH!

whoa whoa whoa.

that's crazy.

did you shop around?

i'm in nj too.

i went to Compare Auto Insurance Quotes

i entered my preferred policy terms and immediately got back about 5 offers ranging from $800 to $1400.

progressive offered an annual premium of $800 with a $1000 deductible.

90crxfreak · #14 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 01:48 AM

well i'm 23 and its my first new car... aaannndddd I took a left turn and got 2 points... i thought i payed it off for $400, but idk wtf is going on... all i know is that in NJ you can do nothing but walk around with a pole up your ass

MiniMiniVan · #15 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 12:55 PM

I also have a huge crack in my GE windshield.

I was about 10 cars back of a semi and got hit by a pebble. It chipped the windshield a bit, and was going to get it filled the next day. I woke up the next morning only to find a 2 foot crack had formed overnight. Never have I had problems with all the civics I owned getting chips turning into fault line size cracks. BS.

Wopasaurus · #16 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 01:01 PM

I assumed that this might be a concern with the Fit... seeing that the windshield is ungodly huge. Luckily my dealer has a plan for $2 a month, that I get windshields, keys, door dings replaced/repaired for free.

You guys need to get on new insurance.... for real. $1500 deductible? Is that for comprehensive or Collision?

Cat · #17 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 01:29 PM

It has always been a problem even with the GD3 - the windshield is huge, and because we are so low to the ground - a big target. Mine has multiple scratches and small chips. I noticed the last time I washed it more chips on the hood too - wonder if it is time to think about CF hood replacement? Also if anyone has had to have the windshield replaced by something other than the Honda OEM - how has it stood up to rocks and
other flying objects?

Cat :x

mikejet · #18 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 02:19 PM

Recalls are for defects in the car. Rocks hitting your car is not a defect.

Vanishing Point · #19 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 02:52 PM

Bought the dealer offered windshield policy, like $200, glad I did after reading this thread.

55Fit55 · #20 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90crxfreak

Yes it is true. I knew it was going to happen to me and it was only a matter of time, but a rock flew down and hit my window. I was pissed at first. there was only a little spidering about the size of a quarter. but then i hit a bump and the spidering shrunk... NOW THERE'S A HUGE CRACK!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF HONDA!!!!!!!!!!!!

If there are soooooo many people having this same problem, shouldn't there be a recall? How do we get this done?

"Safelight Repair...........Safelight Replace"

Is anybody else tired of that jingle or do they just show it 10 times an hour on the shows I watch?