Windshield poll

[GA Lexus]

These windshields seem very prone to stone chips and cracks, needing replacement. Has the glass manufacturer changed for 2026. I was told that Lexus was considering changing the glass supplier.

 

[NewSchool OldSchool]

I have had to replace my windshield once, and have had a second chip already. Anyone have any suggestions for a protective film?

 

[Mu3rte]

I have two spots already at around 16000 miles. One dime sized spiderweb and one BB sized chip. Not sure if I can put a film over the current damage, but I wish I had done it when I got it. I've been driving for 30ish years and never had a rock chip or break a windshield before.

 

[REB27]

We live in Vermont so replacing windshields seems like a normal thing…..
No question the GX (and my wife’s Land Cruiser) are stone magnets with their large, almost vertical windshields. Doubt it is a glass quality thing as opposed to lack of deflection angle, but what do I know!

 

[Gx550moto]

These windshields seem very prone to stone chips and cracks, needing replacement. Has the glass manufacturer changed for 2026. I was told that Lexus was considering changing the glass supplier.

I will be replacing my windshield for a second time. Both times a rock hit high, in the shade part of the glass, crack started and went all the way down. Never had a vehicle with so many windshield problems. I wish I would have put a film on. They definitely need to switch suppliers!!!

 

[Gx550moto]

We live in Vermont so replacing windshields seems like a normal thing…..
No question the GX (and my wife’s Land Cruiser) are stone magnets with their large, almost vertical windshields. Doubt it is a glass quality thing as opposed to lack of deflection angle, but what do I know!

I've owned 2 Landcruisers, a 4runner, and a cherokee; never had issues with the windshields. The deflection angle is not as severe as some of the jeeps. They don't seem to have as many problems.

 

[Sixgun95]

I had the Xpel rock guard installed about a year ago, has taken some hits here on the AZ roads, a few nicks in the Xpel is visible. I am a believer! Certain a least 2 of the hits would be a large crack or chip.

 

[GA Lexus]

If you have wpf or are in the market , which brand and cost?

 

[NewSchool OldSchool]

I've owned 2 Landcruisers, a 4runner, and a cherokee; never had issues with the windshields. The deflection angle is not as severe as some of the jeeps. They don't seem to have as many problems.

Even my 1985 CJ7 , which has its original windshield, has not experienced so many rock chips as my GX

 

[Ctprelude]

I had the Xpel rock guard installed about a year ago, has taken some hits here on the AZ roads, a few nicks in the Xpel is visible. I am a believer! Certain a least 2 of the hits would be a large crack or chip.

I got my front bumper/hood done plus windshield with Xpel I believe for all of it. Not enough highway miles yet on mine to know how it'll fare, but hoping it'll make a difference. I had one of those hood deflectors on my 5th gen 4Runner and while a lot of people had issues with those windshields too, I never had any chips/cracks with some pretty long road trips. Not sure if just lucky or if the deflectors really help a lot, but wish we had a US option for one.