Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a crackling sound for a few seconds and the rear hatchback window exploded without warning or an impact occurring. the vehicle was taken to toyota of cool spring (1875 w mcewen dr, franklin, tn 37067, (615) 656-3240) where the vehicle was repaired. contact called the manufacturer, but they did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 213,000. *bf *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. while driving on the highway with the rear defroster activated, the rear window exploded. the vehicle behind the contact's vehicle was showered with glass. there were no injuries. the contact researched the failure and found that the manufacturer issued a short extended warranty for the defective defroster. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 260,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. while the contact's wife was driving approximately 15 mph, the rear windshield exploded and the glass shattered into pieces without any impact or warning. the contact called rick hendrick toyota of fayetteville at 910-498-0110 (located at 1969 skibo road, fayetteville, nc 28314) and was informed that the extended warranty for that specific part had expired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty expired and that nothing could be done. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 154,391.
While using rear windshield defroster, rear window shattered/exploded. toyota acknowledges this problem in t-sb-0189-17. however, they have ended their coverage. while they acknowledge a defective window/defroster; they will no longer fix the issue. i believe it is fair to consider exploding windshields as a safety issue.
On a cold day, activating the rear window defroster causes the glass to shatter from temperature difference. the effects of this can be startling and potential cause the vehicle operator to loose control, especially at highway speeds. *tr
Driving approx 30-40mph on standard highway. florida, 0700, 70 degrees, clear weather. heard a loud almost explosion... by the time i got my wits about me i realized my rear window was broken. i had not been hit, there is no evidence of any projectile, and not near opposing traffic for something to be kicked up. shortly before that, i had on both my front vent defroster to clear the morning windshield fog, and the rear window defroster. i smelled a sort of rubber burning smell; after 2 minutes, i presumed it was my ac unit, so i shut it off to see if the smell would dissipate. i did not shut of the rear defroster. about 60s later is when the spontaneous burst happened. i have since run the front ac and windshield defroster, and no hot rubber odor. i had just run the rear defroster 3 days ago as well, no problem. i have had no problems with the window rolling up and down. i do find several complaints about the same thing online in the 4runner, but do not find any toyota, or other safety bulletins, formal notices, or liabilities. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear window shattered. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the contact was informed that there would be no way of knowing the cause of the shattered window. the vehicle was inspected by an independent window mechanic, who discovered a burned circuit board and faulty cables associated with the defogger system. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,000.