Windshield Cracking in Cold Weather

Sparty · 12-31-2001

Not like shattering, but it makes a cracking noise after it has been in the cold for a while and then I start driving it. It seems to be coming from the edges and it is almost a clicking sound. Usually after the car warms up it goes away.

I know it's just the windshield fluxuating from the temperature. Should I take it to the dealer or is this normal for our cars?

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jonavin · 12-31-2001

Do a search for Recalls. This sounds like one of those windshield recall problems. If you get cracks from the corners, it's a warantee replacement.

Redsands · 02-24-2002

Hey jonavin, my bottom right corner of my windshield just cracked last night, I'm currently looking for that recall stuff, but do you have any more info on it??
Thanks in advance,
Redsands

Sparty · 02-24-2002

It's not literally cracking, it just makes a cracking noice.

Diznavis · 02-25-2002

i had that in my 88 dodge omni this winter. sounded like it was gonna break but didnt. havent heard anything like that in my civic though. jovanin is right, its probably the beginning of the windshield cracking problem

Vinas · 03-07-2002

<< It's not literally cracking, it just makes a cracking noice. >>

I think I heard that this morning. But it was a really LOUD crack. Is that what anyone else is experiencing?

sham01ski · 03-11-2002

Usually means the windshield is under stress. I had my jeep windshield replaced twice and now when the car is in the sun it cracks and makes a really loud crack sound once every few mins. I hope it doesnt really crack but it might... it has to do with the way things are situated and if the glass is under stress

LazyDog01 · 03-11-2002

dude my windshield cracked in half it sucked
i took it to honda dealer..they say sorry son windshield has nic in it / your gunna have to deal with it....

Jeff · 03-14-2002

Mine left front window is starting to make the noise, One more trip to honda. Its sad when you walk into your honda and they know you by name.

rockys · 05-27-2002

My 2001 CIVIC DX SEDAN's windshield is cracking on the lower left without any reason. I hear there's a TECH SEVICE BULLETIN (01-091 / Oct-01)? refering to this problem and a fix under warranty. Can someone update and copy the TSB please?