Is Tesla replacing ghosting windshields?

[Milin1609]

So tired of that problem. I'm supposedly on a "list" since last summer, and the issue is supposedly under investigation.

Here good video to see it live:

I agree with this. I have the same since I got my MX. Called and took it to SC and they says, there is no fix yet, will notify, when fix will be there. Some says, there is no ghosting, but look at this video. What other proof will you need? The ghosting is really bad when the source of light is further away. As it close in, it become less and less. At night time, driving is really dangerous, particularly with rain and/or fog around. Hope, Tesla come up with solution and at least, acknowledge it to calm down out nerves.

 

[mohanman]

I think Tesla could easily install a film over the windshield to help those of us who have this problem. Although it doesn't bother me much, I can see it being a problem for others and a potential risk factor misjudging how close or far a car is. It could lead to an accident. Tesla, hope you are listening
Mo!

 

[ALLMYNE]

I had the same spontaneous crack! I am on hold to have it replaced because apparently a new windshield that will remove the ghosting is about to be released.

Hi.....did service tell you about the new windshield and did they give you an idea of when it will be available?

 

[Super_Popular]

So tired of that problem. I'm supposedly on a "list" since last summer, and the issue is supposedly under investigation.

Here good video to see it live:

That's awful.

If Tesla is making new Model X's then they have new windshields. They should at least replace it once and hope that it works.

 

[stefan.bc]

Hi.....did service tell you about the new windshield and did they give you an idea of when it will be available?

Called customer support and they have no idea when a fix will be available. SC said they will not replace it.
Keep in mind this issue was reported aprox. one year ago and there is still no fix.

If Tesla is making new Model X's then they have new windshields.

Cars build in November seem to have this issue. Not sure if you would consider this new.

Maybe someone can post if the cars made in December or January have ghosting as well.

 

[Macgaver]

It's officially known by Tesla, and if you are Tesla employee, or Tesla Certified you can see the status of their engineering ticket here: Toolbox

My service technician is supposed to contact me when they have a solution to propose (no news since last november).

 

[Super_Popular]

I was told that there are not new redesigned windshields. They are putting in the same version now as when the X first came out. There has been no fix to the ghosting issue.

 

[stefan.bc]

Curios if all the Xs have this issue.

 

[goneskiian]

Curios if all the Xs have this issue.

You already asked this question in this thread.

 

[Super_Popular]

Mine does not, thank god. And Tesla says that they fixed the smear issue. Very excited to get it back.

 

[Sco3putt]

I noticed there is zero tint to the top of the windshield in my model S. This combined with the slender visors make a bright day a challenge.

 

[stefan.bc]

Does anyone know the angles of the windshields for both S and X?

 

[bushburner]

You already asked this question in this thread.

Why can't he ask again?

 

[bak_phy]

I've noticed the wiper smear as well. For me it goes away on the wiper upstroke but comes back on the downstroke. Really annoying.

I had this but rainX seems to have fixed it.

 

[stefan.bc]

So I roughly sketched the angle of the S compared to X and it seems like the X should have less ghosting. The angle seems slightly higher for the X. In my case ghosting on the X is brighter and higher, but it should be similar or the other way around.
Blue is X, red is S. Images were taken from the Tesla website and are not of real cars.

 

[goneskiian]

I had this but rainX seems to have fixed it.

Thanks. I definitely need to add some. The service center replaced my wipers but after some use on the new wipers it's starting to come back a bit. I'll get some rainX on there!

 

[goneskiian]

Why can't he ask again?

Because it was answered.

 

[Doctt]

I recently test drove a 2016 model X overnight. I did not notice any ghosting.

I have astigmatism and I am very sensitive to ghosting at night because everything I see, when I don't wear glasses, has ghosting at night. I did not have any issue when I test drove the car.

Maybe the problem was fixed or limited to an initial batch of windshield

 

[stefan.bc]

limited to an initial batch of windshield

Not unless they installed from the first batch in a November built.

 

[Xminus6]

Not unless they installed from the first batch in a November built.

Nope. I have a Dec 16 build and there is still ghosting. I don't recall if it's any better than the car I test drove but it's definitely there at that time in the production cycle.