2013 Dodge Dart SXT Rallye Long-Term Road Test

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edited September 2014 in Dodge

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  • stovt001_stovt001_ Member Posts: 799
    Hmm, maybe caused by a heat cycle? Understandable that normal windshield cracks wouldn't be covered, but a judgement call should definitely rule this an exceptional defect.
  • misterfusionmisterfusion Member Posts: 471
    Edmunds.com: Finding new and unusual ways to destroy auto glass since 1995. :P

    Seriously though, this does appear to be something that is likely covered under warranty.
  • stovt001_stovt001_ Member Posts: 799
    This does take the Edmunds Windshield and Tire Curse to an entirely new level.
  • nukedetroitnukedetroit Member Posts: 108
    Flimsy body structure. This car was very obviously designed to a price, by persons not at the tops of their engineering classes. Also Italians.
  • noburgersnoburgers Member Posts: 500
    I had my money on the new VW getting the next windshield break. Lose again.
  • agentorangeagentorange Member Posts: 893
    The last time I saw a windshield that was cracked from the inside it was on a buddy's car. I understand that the event involved a young lady and stiletto heels but after that details were not forthcoming.
  • stovt001_stovt001_ Member Posts: 799
    noburgers, the VW did get a tire puncture so you were pretty darn close. You deserve half credit.
  • gobryngogobryngo Member Posts: 7
    "wordless medium-potency swear" is my new favorite thing. also my next band name.
  • duck87duck87 Member Posts: 649
    @agentorange: Hopefully you didn't sit in the seat closest in proximity to where the crack originated
  • agentorangeagentorange Member Posts: 893
    @duck87 Sitting in ANY seat of the cars that guy had was a high risk proposition, even when girls were not involved. His driving made it easy to memorise bus and train schedules.
  • jederinojederino Member Posts: 0
    Feel good it was not a 328i windshield you have to replace. Pacific Northwest dealer quoted my friend $1,900, which he passed on.
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,913
    Happened with my '95 Neon too, only after warranty back then. It's a Chrysler quality issue, nothing to do with Daimler or the Italians.... but nice deflection...
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
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