2002 Kia Sedona - Spontaneous Windshield Cracks

2002 Kia Sedona - Spontaneous Windshield Cracks - Above Average Occurences?

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Celtfire - 20 Sep 2005 01:15 GMT

I have a 2002 Sedona. At about 9K miles the windshield developed a
crack. Not thinking that the dealer might fix it gratis I let my
insurance pick up much of the cost (less $250 deductible) and had an
installer come out to the house. Now at 39K miles the replacement
windshield has a new crack without a telltale impact crater visible.
The crack started at the bottom middle of the windshield and in
several days has grown 10 times in size. I talked to the dealer and
they said that they've never heard of that kind of problem occurring
on an above average number of Sedonas. I've read of others'
experiences here and on other forums.

Do I have a good case to get the dealer to cover the cost?

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Scraggy - 20 Sep 2005 09:02 GMT

> I have a 2002 Sedona. At about 9K miles the windshield developed a
> crack. Not thinking that the dealer might fix it gratis I let my
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> Do I have a good case to get the dealer to cover the cost?

I had the same on an early 2001 Sedona as did a friend. NO impact craters.
Unfortunately both vehicles were out of warranty, this was before the
introduction of the unlimited 3 year warranty in the UK.

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Rev. Tom Wenndt - 22 Sep 2005 23:20 GMT

Two days after getting my '02 (now traded in for an '04) home, I got the
same crack. They said it was due to a stone, and my insurance took care of
it.

Curious problems these have had.

Green Valley Giant

>I have a 2002 Sedona. At about 9K miles the windshield developed a
> crack. Not thinking that the dealer might fix it gratis I let my
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>
> Do I have a good case to get the dealer to cover the cost?

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