Issue ID | 1536962 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11176267 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ODYSSEY |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 08/02/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | As i was driving our 2016 honda odyssey on the freeway on 8 february 2019, the sunroof glass exploded leaving a hole about 6 inches front-to-back by about 9 inches side-to-side. At the time of the event, the interior panel was open to let in the sunlight so it was quite loud when the glass exploded. I do not believe the glass was hit by a rock or other debris. There were no cars or trucks close ahead of me and i had not gone under an overpass. Also the remaining broken glass around the hole was bowed outward. My sense is that this is a stress-related failure - perhaps triggered by the difference between outside and inside temperatures. At the time of the event, the outside temperature here in castle rock, co was 19 deg f and the sun was shining. The inside temperature was about 67 deg f. Our dealer, kuni honda, said that because the van had past the 36-month mark in december (about 5 weeks earlier) that they would not cover the repair under warranty. The service manager told me the repair would cost $997. 02. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CASTLE ROCK, CO |
VIN pattern | 5FNRL5H60GBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 16/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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