Windshield stone chips
I've had two stone chips on my 2001 MDX. This chip frequency does seem higher than in previous vehicles, although it's difficult to say whether the fault lies with defective glass or just a design flaw which causes air flow to direct objects into the windshield.
I discussed this problem with my Acura service rep. They indicated that Acura has had this problem on other vehicles (but didn't feel the MDX was a problem) and the fix is always some sort of improvement in hood design or something else which can redirect stones etc. Given the thicker 2002 glass having as many stone chips, I'm sure the problem is unrelated to the glass itself.
My first chip was about the size of a dime and was fixed reasonably well (without windshield replacement). When I took it in for servicing, the Acura Service rep didn't like the job they had done and did a second repair - making it almost invisible. My insurance company covered the original repair with no deductible - Acura did the follow-up repair as good customer service.
My second chip was about the size of a quarter. I didn't think this was fixable and had Acura order the OEM windshield (price was $700). When I took it in, they recommended fixing it rather than a replacement. The repair is still noticeable but not in any sightlines, so I'll live with it (and save my insurance company some money).
If I get a third chip (at this rate it shouldn't be far off - ) I'll go with the $700 windshield and maybe get the new improved 2002 glass (if it fits my 2001 - anyone know???).
I've had two stone chips on my 2001 MDX. This chip frequency does seem higher than in previous vehicles, although it's difficult to say whether the fault lies with defective glass or just a design flaw which causes air flow to direct objects into the windshield.
I discussed this problem with my Acura service rep. They indicated that Acura has had this problem on other vehicles (but didn't feel the MDX was a problem) and the fix is always some sort of improvement in hood design or something else which can redirect stones etc. Given the thicker 2002 glass having as many stone chips, I'm sure the problem is unrelated to the glass itself.
My first chip was about the size of a dime and was fixed reasonably well (without windshield replacement). When I took it in for servicing, the Acura Service rep didn't like the job they had done and did a second repair - making it almost invisible. My insurance company covered the original repair with no deductible - Acura did the follow-up repair as good customer service.
My second chip was about the size of a quarter. I didn't think this was fixable and had Acura order the OEM windshield (price was $700). When I took it in, they recommended fixing it rather than a replacement. The repair is still noticeable but not in any sightlines, so I'll live with it (and save my insurance company some money).
If I get a third chip (at this rate it shouldn't be far off -
) I'll go with the $700 windshield and maybe get the new improved 2002 glass (if it fits my 2001 - anyone know???).
