Sunroof Exploding

p34m23 · 12-05-2006, 06:19 PM

Anybody had there sunroof explode yet??? The thing actually exploded out, no reason what so ever - wasn't under a bridge - just driving along and POP! out it went, big hole glass pushing out.
I know nothing fell out of the sky because the glass is actually pushed out, and only a few pieces of glass fell into the car.
So the dealership claims Acura will not take responsibility for the exploding sunroof, however, they (the dealership) will fix it for me, no charge.
I am here to tell you nothing hit my sunroof - it popped from the inside out - I hope there is not a maunfacturers defect and this dosen't happen to anybody else.
I have reported it to Acura - they know its an issue - and they have chosen to say it was my fault.
Please feel free to contact me if this happens to you.
Brand New 2007 - less than 100 miles....

shootist · 12-05-2006, 06:30 PM

Yow. I think I'd report that one to the NHTSB as a safety defect that could impair driving.
I bet we're about to hear a lot of those.

highmath · 12-05-2006, 08:25 PM

That is unreal. I never heard of anything like it!

G. COLTON · 12-05-2006, 09:35 PM

The glass could of had internal stress.

Many years ago I had something similar happen. The rear window in my 1961 Chevrolet shattered when a helopcopter flew over it very low. The vibrations from the helicopters blades set up a frequency within the glass that caused it to shatter. The car was sitting in front of my house just outside Andrews AFB Maryland.

Glass breakage is usually a zero deductible on your insurance policy.

Instead of getting into a big fight with your Acura dealer, which you are not likely to win in this case, I would just use the insurance.

G

dipersp · 12-06-2006, 08:39 AM

Same exact thing on a new TL -

http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showt...hlight=shatter

Page 2 has the same pic you have. Dealer took good care of him.

mdxx3 · 12-06-2006, 02:35 PM

Please do NOT report to Acura!! They will remove the factory subwoofer in their next revision. j/k

nightguy · 12-06-2006, 02:46 PM

A couple of people have had rear window breakage. I'm not sure that they ever figured out the cause either:

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showt...threadid=21167

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showt...window+shatter

fatass · 12-06-2006, 03:22 PM

Pretty sweet that your dealership will replace it for free!!

andreseng · 12-06-2006, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mdxx3
Please do NOT report to Acura!! They will remove the factory subwoofer in their next revision. j/k

Phil-

Like that's a bad thing........

G

G. COLTON · 12-06-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mdxx3
Please do NOT report to Acura!! They will remove the factory subwoofer in their next revision. j/k

????????????????

G

EXCALIBUR · 12-06-2006, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by G. COLTON

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G

mdxx3 was just making a "tongue in cheek" comment that the Acura subwoofer was capable creating enough bass and sound pressure level to blow out the moonroof. Get it?

laborlitigator · 12-06-2006, 06:17 PM

Had to be one of the x-men. . .

carguy1234 · 12-06-2006, 07:08 PM

I have heard of Explorers blowing windows before.

I bet we hear about more '07's with the issue.

dj-mdx2 · 12-06-2006, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by carguy1234
I have heard of Explorers blowing windows before.

I bet we hear about more '07's with the issue.

I hope not. I've already been through that experience on my 01 with the shattered rear glass.

hockeyplayer · 12-06-2006, 11:55 PM

I wonder if the windows were cracked open slightly? We all know how air tight the X is.

12-05-2006, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
p34m23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	Sunroof Exploding Anybody had there sunroof explode yet??? The thing actually exploded out, no reason what so ever - wasn't under a bridge - just driving along and POP! out it went, big hole glass pushing out. I know nothing fell out of the sky because the glass is actually pushed out, and only a few pieces of glass fell into the car. So the dealership claims Acura will not take responsibility for the exploding sunroof, however, they (the dealership) will fix it for me, no charge. I am here to tell you nothing hit my sunroof - it popped from the inside out - I hope there is not a maunfacturers defect and this dosen't happen to anybody else. I have reported it to Acura - they know its an issue - and they have chosen to say it was my fault. Please feel free to contact me if this happens to you. Brand New 2007 - less than 100 miles.... Attached Thumbnails

12-05-2006, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
shootist Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NY State various Posts: 2,594	Yow. I think I'd report that one to the NHTSB as a safety defect that could impair driving. I bet we're about to hear a lot of those. __________________ Three-Peat- 2007 Black Sport 2/19/07; OEM Tow Hitch, CDT Audio Front Stage Speakers, BSM; Toshiba HIR high beams Bye Bye- 2005 Blue Steel, Navi, OEM tow, CDT Audio EF 61CFi speakers Bye Bye- 2003 Touring w/OEM Tow; SS/Qrtz. "Often Wrong, Never in Doubt"

12-05-2006, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
highmath Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 553	That is unreal. I never heard of anything like it! __________________ 2004 NBP/Saddle Base

12-05-2006, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
G. COLTON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,279	The glass could of had internal stress. Many years ago I had something similar happen. The rear window in my 1961 Chevrolet shattered when a helopcopter flew over it very low. The vibrations from the helicopters blades set up a frequency within the glass that caused it to shatter. The car was sitting in front of my house just outside Andrews AFB Maryland. Glass breakage is usually a zero deductible on your insurance policy. Instead of getting into a big fight with your Acura dealer, which you are not likely to win in this case, I would just use the insurance. G __________________ Happy Trails 2004 Black MDX Touring

12-06-2006, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
dipersp Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 487	Same exact thing on a new TL - http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showt...hlight=shatter Page 2 has the same pic you have. Dealer took good care of him. __________________ 2004 Touring w/NAVI / Midnight Blue Pearl / Quartz

12-06-2006, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
mdxx3 Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,204	Please do NOT report to Acura!! They will remove the factory subwoofer in their next revision. j/k __________________ 2004 MDX

12-06-2006, 02:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
nightguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,738	A couple of people have had rear window breakage. I'm not sure that they ever figured out the cause either: http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showt...threadid=21167 http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showt...window+shatter __________________ 2010 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Polished Metal/Black 2004 Touring/SBP/Quartz/cargo cover, cargo tray, OEM trailer hitch kit

12-06-2006, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
fatass Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 43	Pretty sweet that your dealership will replace it for free!!

12-06-2006, 06:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
laborlitigator Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 8,864	Had to be one of the x-men. . . __________________ '02 Mesa Beige, Fender Flares, Running Boards, Mud Flaps, Moonroof Visor, Burlwood nob, "wooden" steering wheel, roof rack, all season mats, HID, painted wind deflector (self installed, oh, yeah), body side molding, 6100K superbright whites, dual IKON headrests, PS2, Blitzsafe CD adapter BMW X5 4.4 BMW M3 CiC

12-06-2006, 07:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
carguy1234 Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595	I have heard of Explorers blowing windows before. I bet we hear about more '07's with the issue.

12-06-2006, 11:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
hockeyplayer Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: georgia Posts: 1,506	I wonder if the windows were cracked open slightly? We all know how air tight the X is. __________________ 06' Green Touring w/Navigation, side steps, cargo cover, cargo net and hockey equipment in the back (OH THE SMELL!!!) RIP...02' SS Touring w/Nav

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