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#80 of 112 exploding 2006 passt sunroof by sally35

Jul 21, 2011 (6:14 am)

While driving 75mph on the interstate yesterday, suddenly a huge explosion (like a bomb) goes off above me. The sunroof exploded into a million little pieces all over me and the car. I literally was in shock! Pulled over to the right and called my husband who told me to drive the rest of the distance (15 miles) to the VW dealer. Pieces of glass continue to fall on me as I drive to the dealer. They said it will be covered by warranty. That's good, very expensive! The temp. the last few days has been very hot, not sure if that was a factor or . Never want a sunroof again!

#81 of 112 Re: 2011 Hyandai Sonota [evie510514] by azharleyrider

Sep 30, 2011 (2:59 pm)

Replying to: evie510514 (Jun 09, 2011 5:11 pm)
My's son's 2011 Kia Optima had the same thing happen. Kia warranty would not cover - even though car was only 3 months old. How did you come out with the dealer? He is in Colorado by the way.

#82 of 112 Kia bumper to bumper extended warranty by azharleyrider

Sep 30, 2011 (3:02 pm)

Have been reading on different sites that Kia may be selective on what it covers under the bumper to bumper warranty. Any experiences with a problem they say isn't covered?

#83 of 112 Re: 2011 Hyandai Sonota [azharleyrider] by heidij

Sep 30, 2011 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: azharleyrider (Sep 30, 2011 2:59 pm)
Hyundai wouldn't cover my sunroof repair either. The glass as well as the framing needed to replaced plus body work on the roof, sides of the car where shards of glass cut up the paint. My insurance covered the cost but my deductible was $500 which I'm mad that I had to pay. I really think it's defective glass.

#84 of 112 Re: 2011 Hyandai Sonota [heidij] by azharleyrider

Oct 01, 2011 (8:12 am)

Replying to: heidij (Sep 30, 2011 7:23 pm)
There is a news story about an exploding sunroof:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/23597762/detail.html
I think if there is a defect in the glass, it will explode or shatter under pressure. I think it should be covered by the auto dealer - if it will shatter as they say from being hit by a rock, then it's an accident waiting to happen. Can you imagine getting caught in a hail storm? I would hope the glass wouldn't automatically just shatter - should be stronger than that.

#85 of 112 Re: Exploding sunroof 2011 Hyundai Sonata [heidij] by mraugss

Oct 26, 2011 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: heidij (Mar 19, 2011 9:48 am)
This Just happened to me I too
 have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited. I was traveling on tollroad 90, no overpasses, no truck around, NOT HIT BY ANYTHING!!!!! All of a sudden I hear this LOUD explosion and the next thing I know I am covered in glass. I was doing 70 miles an hour and must of had an angel on my shoulder cause I didn't CRASH> My husband called roadside assistance and they put him in touch with the Hyundai consumer line which said "they never heard of this before" BULL_ _ _ _. U know they have and they are covering something up. THIS IS A DEFECT, and someone is not going to be as lucky as you and I. If my grandson was in the back he would have been hurt and then , well OH MY just imaginne.

#86 of 112 Re: Exploding sunroof 2011 Hyundai Sonata [mraugss] by ajgrantcsh

Oct 27, 2011 (11:20 am)

Replying to: mraugss (Oct 26, 2011 6:40 pm)
Hi,
 
It is not so much a defect as a known property of tempered glass. Go back to my message #61 in this discussion for more on this. I did some research that explains why this happens.

#87 of 112 Re: sunroof exploded and shattered on 2010 jetta sportwagen [pam445] by webbster1

Nov 01, 2011 (8:34 am)

Replying to: pam445 (Jan 27, 2010 1:57 pm)
I have a 2011 Jetta TDI, less than 1300 miles. Sunroof exploded in an outward direction while driving down a 2-lane road (no overpasses) at about 60 mph. Really don't think a rock hit it (as dealer professes) and no other logical explanation. It happened 10 minutes into the drive, outside temp. was 45 degrees, hadn't yet turned the heat on in the car. It's only Oct. and snow removal hasn't used rocks/sand on the road yet.
Dealer will replace it under direction from local VW mfg rep. as a part of their "good-will gesture" program since it's a new car. Great, it's paid for but what if it happens again? I'm a little concerned VW is brushing this incident off as something it isn't in order to avoid a recall. There is a flaw here that is potentially a safety risk.
I'll put up another posting after my car is fixed and I've had a deeper discussion with the dealership.

#88 of 112 Re: sunroof exploded [hlynnbv] by jerryshin

Nov 04, 2011 (10:45 am)

Replying to: hlynnbv (Jan 22, 2011 4:30 pm)
I had little bit different experience. One day, I got into my car & look up the sky I noticed my sunroof glass was shattered. I was freaking out what had happened. When I took it to Mazda dealer & they inspected and conclude that there's no way this glass would shattered like this unless
manufactured defect sunroof glass. When I called Mazda USA customer service, they said your waranty has been expired. They'll not cover the sunroof. They said that's why you have insurance. I couldn't believe my ear when he said that. I also have other problem with steering wheel. Mazda is a junk car. More to that Mazda USA is junk company which would not listen customer's voice. I would never ever buy Mazda again & I'll tell all my friends about this company

#89 of 112 exploding sunroof 2004 toyota sienna by jahute

Nov 26, 2011 (8:55 pm)

coming home to arizona the sunroof exploded on our minivan. felt like rocks were dropped on the roof. We did not hit a bump, 45 degrees, 70 mph and no drop in elevation. And no my wife was not driving. The hole was in the center of the window and the remaining glass was angled outward like the object hit the glass from the inside. we had the cover shut which was good because otherwise glass could have hit anyone inside the car

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