2011 Acura MDX: sunroof shattered

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · FL

Moonroof / Sunroof glass spontaneously exploded as while driving on Interstate at approximately 65mph. This caused many small peices of glass to break inward some of which entered into the cabin and onto passengers including the driver. The glass exploding was very loud and caused me to jerk my steering wheel. It scared the passenger as well. Also small slivers of glass can be felt in the skin.

Filed Apr 26, 2023 · Visibility · IN

My sunroof shattered and exploded While I was driving

Filed Mar 21, 2023 · CA

While driving Moon roof shattered. Available for inspection. Our lives were put at risk by the sudden onset of loud shattering sound, distraction while driving. Shattered glass could have caused impairment.

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · 70,000 miles · IL

Sunroof glass exploded spontaneously while driving on highway about 80mph with little traffic and clear skies. Luckily, the sunroof interior slide cover was closed preventing the glass shards to fall into the vehicle. Took car to a local acura dealer and they did not mention a recall and needed time to order a new part and schedule service. Declined their service and went to an auto glass service for pending repairs. I believe this was no fault of my own and I wasn't aware of this sunroof issue. If the guard was not closed myself and passengers would most likely get hurt.

Filed May 17, 2018 · Visibility · 94,225 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura mdx. The contact stated that the sun roof exploded and caused the glass to fracture. The slider was closed, which prevented glass from entering the inside of the vehicle and injuring the contact. The manufacturer was notified and stated that each dealer acted independently; therefore, it would be at their discretion to replace the sun roof glass. The dealer (mac churchill acura, 3125 ne loop 820, fort worth, tx 76137, 1-(817) 232-2872) advised the contact to call the manufacturer and not to replace the part. The manufacturer expected the contact to call several dealers to determine if they would replace the part instead of just replacing the part. A police report was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 94,225.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Electrical · AZ

Sunroof spontaneously shattered, while driving about 60 MPH

Filed Nov 17, 2017 · 73,876 miles · MS

I was traveling along an interstate and heard a deafening sound. I lost control of my vehicle, left the interstate and was heading down an embankment when I finally regained control of my vehicle. I made it back to the interstate and pulled off at the next exit. I heard the sound as if something that was pertaining to my roof. When I pulled back the inside sunroof cover glass started coming into my car. I looked and my sunroof had a large hole in it and from the look of the glass pushing outward it exploded. There was nothing around me at the time and I was not under an overpass or under any trees which eliminated anything falling on the sunroof. The question still remained why did the glass appear as explode instead of an implode? I went to a body shop and they said they had heard of sunroofs "exploding". After going through several technicians at a local acura dealership and researching the incident on the internet I confirmed that my sunroof did actually "explode". To my dealerships credit a manager agreed to replace the sunroof for free. How many fatalities have happened due to "exploding" sunroofs? If I would of rolled my car or crashed and died I don't think an investigation would of LED to the real source of the incident; one would assume that sunroof shattered on impact or roll over. Consumers need to be aware of this!! I have put it out on social media to try to make the public aware. This is a very dangerous problem. I'm thankful I didn't have my grandson or elderly parent with me when this happened. I give god credit for protecting me through a horrible experience. I have photos on my iphone if proof is needed.

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · 107,000 miles · AL

The sunroof exploded while driving on the interstate in morning traffic going at least 65 MPH.

Filed Jan 15, 2017 · Visibility · 93,000 miles · GA

The glass sunroof spontaneously exploded under normal driving conditions while at freeway speed of 65-70 MPH. The nearest vehicle in front of us was over 300 yards ahead, nothing hit the sunroof to cause it to explode outward (from the inside out). It is my understanding that there have been numerous incidents of this happening due to atmospheric conditions between the sunroof and the interior screen with temperature changes. If the glass was laminated, this might not happen. It certainly would not be as dangerous as the potential for glass to shower down on occupants, especially the driver while at highway speed.