Defroster/defogger/hvac System Windshield Electrical Heating Element problems of the 2021 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after remote starting the vehicle in cold weather, after two to three minutes, the contact drove the vehicle with the defroster activated for a half mile. After parking and depressing the stop button, there was a loud popping sound, and the contact became aware that the rear glass had exploded without impact. There were no injuries reported. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure, but the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,943.