Yeah, Carlex glass is prone to cracking
Pros: prone to cracking
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It's a common occurrence on Subaru's equipped with Eyesight. When you get it replaced, get it done with aftermarket glass. The OEM (made by Carlex) is not durable and aftermarket (Pilkington if given a choice, but any aftermarket should do) is much better.
Pros: aftermarket glass is better
Cons: OEM glass not durable
Vehicle:
Subaru Legacy
Unfortunately this is par for the Gen 6 Outback and other Subarus. I'm on my 2nd windshield in 2 years never had one crack on me before in 25 years. Many in this sub are on their 3rd or 4th windshields in under 2 years. The Carlex OEM glass is absolute shit and is known to spontaneous crack. Those cracks don't stay small either they expand rapidly.
Cons: poor quality, spontaneous cracking, cracks expand rapidly
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
I went with Utah Mobile Auto Glass because they use Carlex glass. Safelite and Technaglass use cheap aftermarket glass that's thinner, more prone to chips and cracks, and often has waves or other imperfections.
Pros: OE supplier to Subaru
Cons: cheap aftermarket glass
Anecdotally, it seems that the Carlex brand glass is my much more susceptible to chips and cracks than the Pilkington branded glass.
Cons: susceptible to chips and cracks
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
my subaru outback 2010 (way new) got a rock chip which overnight turned into a 3 foot long crack. i called Subaru, they wanted 450 for the glass plus installation. i laughed at them. went to safelight, they used Carlex, with the heated windshield element (option on my car) it was Subaru OEM glass, without the logo, replaced for $350.00. i will use them any day any time.
Pros: Subaru OEM glass, good price
Cons: Subaru expensive glass
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
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What we know about Carlex windshield
The brand is registered in Japan. Official website: https://www.carlex.com.
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Currently there are 6 reviews and 19 votes. Average rating — 3.1 out of 5. Vote balance: 11 up, 8 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of Carlex windshield:
- Clarity - clean, undistorted view is vital for safe driving - rated positively. 4 points out of 5.
- Chips/cracks - visible damage spreads and can impair vision - rated negatively. 1.6 point out of 5.
- Wiper performance - streaking or chatter indicates glass or blade issues - no rating yet
Windshield Carlex in car-specific ratings
See which car brands and models owners choose Carlex windshield for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:
- Carlex ranked #3 for: Subaru Outback .