poll: rear window frame cracks

[Jim_Chow]

Since I just noticed a crack in the left rear (quarter) window frame, I did some research in the archives and found this thread showing that quite a few of us have this problem. So I thought I'd poll how many mudders have this problem? Please state the year of your vehicle.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/183528-rear-window-frame-cracks.html

 

[CrusrDug]

Since I started that other thread I have noticed several around town that have "severe" cracks. Meaning the crack is seperated so far you could get a toothpick through it. I don't get why someone would put up with a crack like that.

Anyway, mine is a 2006 with several hairline cracks in each side.

 

[hks3sgte]

Both have tiny cracks. 2004 TLC

 

[100 TD]

Both 2003

 

[coryc85]

02 LX, both sides cracked, hairline on both sides, and one of them is so straight that I thought it was supposed to be that way til I looked at the other side.

 

[Bighead]

2004 LC...I have a crack on the left pop-out window trim. Just noticed it last night.

 

[jmarlo]

2002 LX 470. One crack on driver's side. Fixed under warranty.

 

[Rowdy_Rod]

Both sides cracked 2000 TLC very poor workmanship from Toyota should have been a mass recall as I don't think there are to many running around that does not have the problem. But with that said still love My Cruiser

 

[dclee]

Hairline cracks both sides, 2004.

 

[mudlover]

My 04 has a crack on one side.

 

[flyfish4life]

Yep, driver side on left side of rear pop out window. Passenger side looks good, but pissed nonetheless. Noticed it a couple weeks ago.

 

[e9999]

03, DS halfway up

 

[Jim_Chow]

Yep, driver side on left side of rear pop out window. Passenger side looks good, but pissed nonetheless. Noticed it a couple weeks ago.

I can imagine how you feel. My 03 is my newest and by far, most expensive vehicle. Even my '86 4Runner has no cracks around the windows (they used metal back then, plus the windows are the sliding type like on the 80 series). No cracks on my '01 honda, either. I'm surprised a '06 would have cracks. That should be covered under the new car warranty (at least the lexus new car warranty [4 yr/50K mi] covers everything short of paint chips from rocks). The problem is you run the risk of a tech pulling the upper and lower inner quarter body panels to replace the window, and that means possible creaks that weren't there before. You'd think Toyota would have improved the QC on their flagship vehicle and used aluminum instead of plastic! Would have only cost maybe $50/vehicle for all the windows.

 

[WaterCruiser]

'00, no defects whatsoever at ~110K miles i had to look 3 times with progressively more light & magnifying glass cause i didnt trust my old eyes

 

[Mark SR.]

One crack, halfway up pass. side window.

-Mark

 

[1loudLX]

2000, no cracks...i actually was looking for them the other night while waiting for a friend. ~98k miles.

 

[TXLX470]

98 cracks on both sides

 

[bwbski26]

if i could vote twice i would. my 98 had both sides cracked and my 03 has both sides cracked.

 

[LXRunner]

1999, no cracks... yet

 

[Naples Cruiser]

my 03 LC had 1 crack on each side pretty much located in the center of the plastic trim pieces ...my 05 has none ...
Erick.