2024 Land Cruiser windshield

[BobL]

Finally got a rock that caused a significant chip that instantly turned into a crack that continues to grow (over a foot now).
My beef is that the dealer says windshields are delayed at least 6 months to a year.
Who makes cars without replacement parts!?!?! I never would have purchased the vehicle if I was told that I woudn't be able to replace the windshield.
I find this to be utterly frustrating and frankly, I question the safety as the crack increases in size. A significantly cracked windshield cannot be as safe as a normal windshield.
Toyota corporate was pathetic and of no help. The local dealer claims to be trying, but without success, and that might just be lip service.
I like my Land Cruiser, even despite it averaging under 20 mpg, but this strikes me as a deal breaker.

 

[AlexGates]

Call Toyota Corporate, they can be very helpful. Dealers typically stink.

I had the 2003/4 4R Dashboard recall/warranty issue. Went to the dealer and waited, and waited, after a year the dealer was still doing the "We haven't seen any, Toyota hasn't shipped them" bit. Called Toyota and explained the situation, Got a phone call the next day asking if I could bring it to them in a couple of days. Toyota moved quickly.

eta: I was in my local dealership waiting to get my deposit a couple of weeks ago, a lady with a new LC had taken a hit, they quoted her 2-3mo. The dealership had also one take a hit during shipping, I TD it, 2wks later it was at the front of the lot with a new window. So, it is do-able.

 

[Code54]

Did you check with Satellite Auto Glass or any of the aftermarket suppliers? It is just a windshield so it should not be a major issue.

 

[BobL]

Call Toyota Corporate, they can be very helpful. Dealers typically stink.

I had the 2003/4 4R Dashboard recall/warranty issue. Went to the dealer and waited, and waited, after a year the dealer was still doing the "We haven't seen any, Toyota hasn't shipped them" bit. Called Toyota and explained the situation, Got a phone call the next day asking if I could bring it to them in a couple of days. Toyota moved quickly.

eta: I was in my local dealership waiting to get my deposit a couple of weeks ago, a lady with a new LC had taken a hit, they quoted her 2-3mo. The dealership had also one take a hit during shipping, I TD it, 2wks later it was at the front of the lot with a new window. So, it is do-able.

Thanks, but I'm not getting any favorable feedback from anyone (dealer, corporate or Third Party vendors). Corporate was a joke.

 

[BobL]

Did you check with Satellite Auto Glass or any of the aftermarket suppliers? It is just a windshield so it should not be a major issue.

No luck with any third party supplier yet.

 

[Ben]

Got a crack coming home from deer hunt- no windshields and Safelitte cannot repair because the crack is on the edge-$1800 for new windshield installed and calibrated- just gonna wait- crack isn’t growing so far- about 3 months in-

 

[BrodyUSMC]

I got a chip on my way home from the dealer on Friday after I bough mine and it immediately cracked halfway across the windshield. I was tome 6 months too, $1,200 is the quote I got.