Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2,715 NHTSA complaints about visibility:glass, side/rear issues across 47 makes and 444 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2,715 filings · 444 models · 47 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 2,715 ODI rows
- MODELS 444 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 47 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.1% 29 crash-flagged
- RANK #80 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 15 deaths · 146 injuries
Filing-volume peers
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#80 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (15 reported fatalities across 444 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR filing-volume reading
The standout signal for visibility:glass, side/rear is ODI intake volume: 2,715 filings (HEAVY band · #80 of 696 standardized categories) across 444 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.1%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Ford F-150 against STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS on filing totals before treating visibility:glass, side/rear volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 | |
| 2 | Ford Explorer | |
| 3 | Ford Escape | |
| 4 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 5 | Pontiac Vibe | |
| 6 | Ford Windstar | |
| 7 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 8 | Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 9 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 10 | Jeep Liberty | |
| 11 | Honda Civic | |
| 12 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 13 | Ford Taurus | |
| 14 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 15 | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| 16 | Honda Accord | |
| 17 | Toyota Camry | |
| 18 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 19 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 20 | Ford Expedition | |
| 21 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 22 | Mercury Mountaineer | |
| 23 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 24 | Ford Focus | |
| 25 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 26 | Toyota Sienna | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 29 | Buick Lesabre | |
| 30 | Ford Edge |
Recent Complaints
I was driving to work in the morning and was going down a slow side street when I heard a soft noise behind me. When I looked in my rearview I noticed that my back window was cracked all over it thoug
The contact leased a 2025 Ford Mustang from Avis Car Rental. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a cliffside highway around a curve, the rear passenger’s side window unexp
The contact owns a 2024 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The contact's husband was outside and heard an abnormal cracking
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear sliding glass. The contact stated that the rear slidi
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger’s side door glass fractured without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repai
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while warming up the vehicle, the rear window exploded without warning or impact. There was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. There
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing, the backup camera failed to operate, and as a result, the driver crashed into another vehicle. The rear gl
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while stopped at a stop sign the rear driver's side door window inadvertently shattered with no warning. The contact stated her child was located
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 20–45 MPH on a six-lane highway, the contact attempted a hard acceleration, and there was an abnormal banging sound heard. The b
Rear window shattered this morning during start up. I auto started the vehicle this morning at approximately 3:35. When I went out to get on about 7 minutes later, smoke bellowed out the door. I quick
I was stopped at a traffic light and all of a sudden my rear window exploded. It sent glass forward richoceting of the front windshield into my eyes. It was like a gun shot was fired into my truck.
The back seat windows r very cloudy. When super sunny sometimes hard to see things.
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The rear window on the Cascada is known to separate from the convertible top material, likely due to an insufficient amount of primer used during the assembly process, which creates stress points allo
The Mustang window is supposed to retract approximately 1/2" when the door is opened or shut. My vehicle does this BUT the window will not return to the fully closed position when the door is shut. Th
Rear window is held in place with a piece of trim, which is held in place by double-sided tape. It is a safety issue as the window can become dislodged and injured occupants. Ford is aware of this as
My back windshield shattered for no reason. I had my job watch 12 hours of video footage and nobody went near my car. I googled it and apparently it's happened to other people.
The rear window adhesion has failed causing the rear sliding glass window to fall into passenger area.
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