Gorilla glass my a$$! Cracked after just 2 months

[viper88]

I knew that was a money grab gimmick. Ouch......

Maybe? But I wonder if the Gorilla Glass will hold up better to all the micro abrasions? I replaced a few windshields on my "19 JLR with OEM Mopar windshields. Everyone of them looked like crap after a few months. Tons of micro pitting in the glass. Like the glass was hit with a sandblaster.

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[The Last Cowboy]

In the not too distant future, glass will be made form aluminum oxide rather than silica (sand). It will be stronger, lighter and somewhat flexible. this will prabaly start with an aluminum oxide film on the glass as they have not perfected how to make glass panes yet.

 

[Mgg253]

I would have bought gorilla glass but for two things
1) wasn’t offered on 4xe when I bought
2) anyone that would harm gorillas just for the sake of a windshield is disgusting. Y’all should be ashamed

*no gorillas were harmed in the making of MY 4xe*

 

[AcesandEights]

It was my understanding that the GG doesn't do anything for rocks, it's mostly in case of gorilla attacks. I didn't order it because we don't have gorillas where I live, but figured maybe some of you folks lived where they were more prevalent.

 

[OsoAlaskaJeep]

Is the free replacement part of the Gorilla Glass warranty or something?

MOPAR WINDSHIELD MADE WITH CORNING GORILLA GLASS WARRANTY
Mopar Windshield Made with Corning Gorilla Glass has a 2-year limited (from date of install), unlimited-mile warranty, which provides for labor and parts needed to repair or replace your windshield under certain conditions.
Mopar warrants your windshield from damage associated with road debris such as pebbles or other small objects which may cause initial damage larger than a US quarter (1 inch/25mm) and less than 3 inches/7.6 cm. Larger instances or smaller blemishes, along with the subsequent cracking that may be caused by not repairing them, are not covered by this warranty.
Dealer requires proof of purchase and windshield will only be repaired or replaced under the warranty once within the warrantable period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
Damage caused by any other force such as an accident, large debris, fraud, falling objects or other acts of God are not warrantable. The damage from road debris referred to in this section is warrantable notwithstanding other provisions in the Mopar warranty.
Additional exclusions may apply.

 

[AVGeek99]

Looks like you checked the wrong box:


Baboon Glass $95

Gorilla Glass $195

Whew!! I got charged $195 so I should be good.

 

[chappy200]

Man, that sucks. I had the same thing happen to me after owning my new Jeep for less than 1 week. The Jeep warranty covered the replacement of the Gorilla glass to include labor. They send a tech out to the house and did the job in my driveway.

I was really surprised it happened as early as it did in my ownership. If I had not had the warranty the windshield itself, without installation was about $750.00 Hard to believe the windshield is that expensive.

 

[Jteakus]

I have found that I after I get one crack or bullseye in my windshield I will get no more UNTIL I replace the windshield.

 

[Matts43131]

I've broken at least three phone screens with that garbage, wouldn't pay extra for a windshield made out of it. The design of the windshield is the problem, big flat piece of "thin" glass. Newer vehicles have "thinner" glass than vehicles from the 60's and 70's, my 2011 Challenger went through three.

Conversely I have had GG on my phones for the past decade, probably close to ~15 phones total, and ever never even scratched the GG.

It all comes down to use, abuse and luck. Its still glass, if you hit it wrong, it breaks.

 

[COJLGirl]

I’ve had my 4xE for 2 months and a little rock his my windshield yesterday morning around 0615 and I got a nice sized crack from it.
My OEM Jeep glass in my JKU lasted over 9 months before I traded it in. I hope the warranty covers it, if not I bought their glass insurance.

Wow! Sorry that happened to you. Gorilla Glass wasn’t available when I ordered my 4xe back in April. My tint and PPF shop added Stek Dynoshield to the original factory windshield shortly after I took delivery. So far, it is holding up well.

 

[rikity]

I heard someone got a crack in their Gorilla Windshield driving it home from the dealership. I just get the most generic glass available, because it will happen again

 

[TXWRANGLER20]

It was never touted as invincible. Also, this is just one data point. We don’t know how many people with gorilla glass have had theirs hit and not crack.

Mine has taken a pretty good hit and not a mark on it. Cross my fingers and knocking on wood.

 

[Jteakus]

Bottom line, to those that have GG will you buy it again when you replace windshield?

 

[JBOQ]

I just orde

I’ve had my 4xE for 2 months and a little rock his my windshield yesterday morning around 0615 and I got a nice sized crack from it.
My OEM Jeep glass in my JKU lasted over 9 months before I traded it in. I hope the warranty covers it, if not I bought their glass insurance.

I ordered a new Sahara Unlimited and the salesman tried really hard to get me to order the GG. But I had done research first and told him GG was cracking just like regular glass so no thanks!

 

[Maurice82]

I’ve had my 4xE for 2 months and a little rock his my windshield yesterday morning around 0615 and I got a nice sized crack from it.
My OEM Jeep glass in my JKU lasted over 9 months before I traded it in. I hope the warranty covers it, if not I bought their glass insurance.

It seems my Rubicon 4XE (purchased less than a month ago) cracked in the same area. I don't see any impact points. Thinking the -0 degree windshield overnight may be to blame. When I remote start the heat is @ 75° on blast. It possible the temperature change could've caused the cracking

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