russianDude

The fuel pump recall, I dont recall seeing anyone here with a dead fuel pump stranded on the road. Yet Acura has a recall for it, how is the window problem any different? In fact, it looks like a more widespread issue. Well, we know the answer: acura is penny smart

attofarad

As has been seen, they don't seem to have a definite fix for the window anyway. They could replace 100,000 RDX rear windows, and still have the problem to at least some extent. I can't see them spending 50-100 million to do that.

ross7777

Why has the HRV window issue had more press? Consumer Reports hasn’t said a peep about the RDX window issue.

ELIN

HRV is a Honda product and sold 11,956 units last month. This is more than all Acura cars sold in January....combined!
Acura is small potatoes (perspective is needed)!

I'm just glad the RDX wasn't even on my list of candidates to replace my TLX! The "value" proposition is going to bite a lot of people down the road!

russianDude

Who said that? The TSB applies to a VIN number range, and there is no TSB for 2021 models. There is a revised part.

Midwestuser1

I suspect this is an issue with the actual “glass” makeup and NOT the defroster. The glass material is what would cause this “expansion & then explosion” in my assessment.

TheLevelOne

I'm thinking that whenever remote starting the rear defroster kicks on. So everyday then.

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russianDude

Its possible, but from TSB it looks like the replacement part has been improved not to have this issue.

Texasrdx21

From what I have read on the inter-webs, appears the rear defroster is one the main culprits to the glass shattering. The heat may not be distributed evenly or too hot, wearing the glass integrity over time - thus becoming more brittle and susceptible to exploding over time.

jmhumr

Because of this: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/H...atings-frontal

2023 HR-V: 509 complaints in a single year, and an overwhelming majority are about the window breaks
2019-2023 RDX: 457 total complaints over five model years, on a broad spectrum of issues

Breakdown:
2019 RDX: 234 complaints
2020 RDX: 158
2021 RDX: 44
2022 RDX: 14
2023 RDX: 7

Every time you see someone make a social media post about the window, give them a link to file a NHTSA complaint.

GW208

And you haven't had any problem with the glass?

fiatlux

His broke twice already

GW208

Thanks, I didn't read back far enough and missed that.

BerwynBill

Saw this story as I was looking at the news this morning:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-wat...attering-nhtsa

Like JMHUMR said above, the numbers of HRV complaints are driven a wider news response and putting pressure on Honda. Maybe it will cause some light to be shined on the RDX issues. I did find Honda's description of the glass being weakened by the window sealing process interesting:

"In the affected sport utility vehicles, “the sealer used to secure the rear glass may come into contact with the heating elements of the defroster, leading to a hot spot and weakening of the glass over time as the defroster is used,” the company said in an emailed statement."

I've had no issues with my 2019 RDX but it's garaged each night so I rarely use the rear window heating element. Now I'm probably going to avoid doing so unless absolutely necessary.

Cresy

Woke up one morning to find this happened overnight while my car was parked in the garage...having a hard time with acura canada to fix

ELIN

All these rear windshield implosions have the telltale hole that looks like the Batman logo from the Christopher Nolan movies!

ylsf

How long ago did it happen? Do you mean they just haven't responded or they have said they won't cover it?

It took me 3 weeks to get a response from them (to the day) so expect it to take that long at least. If they are arguing they won't cover it what have they specifically said?

TheLevelOne

Sorry I never followed up with a post. My dealer paid for this one. Remote starting, rear defroster on max Changes the temper of the glass is reason given.

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