2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Visibility & Wipers Problems

Sunroof suddenly shattered on interstate 90. Nothing hit or fell on the car. Looks as if excessive pressure in the cabin exploded the glass sunroof out.

The plastic latch mechanism holding the eyeglass case (built into the overhead center console) shut broke. This prevents the holder from staying shut. The unlatched case blocks the rear view mirror thus preventing the operator from seeing rearward. Is this considered a visibility hazard? [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

THE DASH BOARD UPPER LEATHER IP IS DE-LAMINATING OR SEPARATING, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

THE SINGLE PANE SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE PARKED. GLASS SHATTERED EVERYWHERE. THE SHADEGUARD WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME AND PREVENTED GLASS FROM GETTING TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED IN THE OVERNIGHT HOURS AND NOTHING WAS SEEN ON THE VIDEO CAMERA MONITORING THE CARS TO CAUSE THIS. NO OBJECTS WERE FOUND NEAR THE CAR OR INSIDE THE SUNROOF AREA. I HAVE CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS DIRECTED TO A GLASS COMPANY WHO HAS TOLD ME THEY DO NOT FIX SUNROOFS AND THAT MY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL CALL ME REGARDING MY CLAIM BUT I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM. I AM EXPECTING TO PAY FOR THIS MYSELF. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS. THE TEMPERATURE WAS EXCESSIVELY HIGH OUTSIDE DURING THIS TIME BUT THIS WAS OVERNIGHT AND UNDER LARGE TREES WITH SHADING AND NOT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 2 DAYS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT NOR HAD IT BEEN MOVED FROM THE LOCATION.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE SUN ROOF WINDOW SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNLAND PARK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 950 CROCKETT ST, EL PASO, TX 79922, (915) 228-2005), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

I'VE NOTICED THAT MORE THAN 90% OF MY VISIBLY IS OBSTRUCTED BY THE WINDSHIELD FRAME, DOOR FRAME AND MIRROR. THERE IS A MAJOR BLIND SPOT, MAKING THIS VERY DANGEROUS TO VIEW ONCOMING TRAFFIC, OR A PEDESTRIAN.

THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS DO NOT WIPE OFF THE RAIN WHEN YOU PUT WINDOWS DOWN AND THEN BACK UP. THERE IS A BIG ENOUGH GAP WHERE LARGE RAINDROPS ARE UNMOVED WHEN THE WINDOW GOES DOWN. VISIBILITY IS POOR OUT OF WINDOWS AND SIDE MIRRORS DURING A STORM. JEEP SAID THE WINDOWS ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP DIRT FROM GETTING INSIDE OF THE DOOR EFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT COULDN'T DO BOTH. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A CRACK LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CRACK EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 7 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD AND OVER THE HEATING ELEMENT. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE HEATING ELEMENT WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED BUT FAILED TO COMPLETELY DEFROST THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD REMAINED FROZEN. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FROZE ON THE WINDSHIELD AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,100. UPDATED 03/10/16*LJ

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE HEAT WAS TURNED ON, A TOXIC ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO BECOME DIZZY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.