Windshield problems of the 2010 Honda FIT

Honda Fit windshields develop cracks with minor or even no impact! there is a growing number of reports regarding this potential safety issue and Honda needs to resolve this. This is our second cracked windshield we found when getting into the car in the morning.

Long stress fracture in the windshield, starting from edge on passenger's side and extending for about 2 feet towards the center. Fracture appeared for no apparent reason, and there was no chip, hence was not caused by a stone. The windshield did not shatter, though in researching online, found that many other Honda Fit owners have experienced the same problem, with the fracture appearing with no obvious cause, and in some cases on cars that had only recently been purchased. The dealer replaced for free under warranty, though others online reported that dealers tried to argue that it was caused by a stone. This is my daughter's car, and I'm concerned it may happen again, and that there is a risk that the screen could shatter or separate at the crack while she is driving, hence causing a major driving hazard and possible crash.

While driving to work, there was a loud pop and a crescent-shaped crack appeared on the windshield. The crack starts at the bottom of the windshield near the driver's heat vent, runs up approx 6 inches and goes over about 18 inches to the other heat vent on the passenger side. Temperature was around 20 degrees, heater was on. A quick search of web logs indicates numerous similar complaints (see edmonds. Com).