Warped Windshield Cowl

[TNTexas]

I understand there have been some discussions on warped windshield cowl, and I would like to share my specific case and see this is considered to be “normal”. I’m not sure if it’s worth doing something about it. The gap is about 1/4” at the center and 6” long. Let me know your thoughts.

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[dvrgz]

I understand there have been some discussions on warped windshield cowl, and I would like to share my specific case and see this is considered to be “normal”. I’m not sure if it’s worth doing something about it. The gap is about 1/4” at the center and 6” long. Let me know your thoughts.

Mine is starting to do the same

 

[Sagebrush]

You don't want water to freeze in the opening. It should be a warranty fix.

 

[TacoFreak]

I agree with @Sagebrush - that should be a warranty fix.

Mine did not have that at all when I got it, but a small gap has opened up over 4 months. I need to check that again - if it has grown very much I plan to take that up with my dealer. It is a fairly common problem, so any honest dealer should not be surprised when you ask.

 

[ChrisC]

Took mine to dealership and it was no problem getting it replaced on warranty.

 

[Bluznvice]

Same issue on mine in several places. Showed it to the dealer and they replaced it no problem. He went out and looked at all the Tacos on their lot and said all but one had the same problem.

 

[Airborne]

I looked at mine on my 2014 4 runner, just noticed i had it as well, never had an issue and only way i noticed it was reading how some guys have this issue…oh well shes been a fantastic truck, ill be parting ways with it saturday morning for my new Taco
David

 

[Longpatterned]

I understand there have been some discussions on warped windshield cowl, and I would like to share my specific case and see this is considered to be “normal”. I’m not sure if it’s worth doing something about it. The gap is about 1/4” at the center and 6” long. Let me know your thoughts.

My dealer fixed this on my truck. Normal maybe, but not in spec.

 

[TacoFreak]

My dealer fixed this on my truck. Normal maybe, but not in spec.

It is good that your dealer took care of this Tim. I think my dealer will too, but I have not talked to them about this yet. What worries me is that mine was fine when I got it. Other people have had this happen after owning their trucks for a while too. It makes you wonder if the replacements will do the same thing.

Toyota seems to have had more than the usual amount of problems getting new parts developed and produced for 4th gen Tacos. I just hope that the replacements are of better quality.

 

[Longpatterned]

It is good that your dealer took care of this Tim. I think my dealer will too, but I have not talked to them about this yet. What worries me is that mine was fine when I got it. Other people have had this happen after owning their trucks for a while too. It makes you wonder if the replacements will do the same thing.

Toyota seems to have had more than the usual amount of problems getting new parts developed and produced for 4th gen Tacos. I just hope that the replacements are of better quality.

I think the original seal was too long and not installed correctly. The dealer said it was a known issue. Similarly, the plastic rails were lifting up right behind the cab and they addressed that also.

 

[TacoFreak]

Similarly, the plastic rails were lifting up right behind the cab and they addressed that also.

Yep - I had one of those too. I picked up my truck in September and the rail caps were backordered by hundreds of units, so that was also a common problem. It took 2 months to get my replacement rail.

 

[TNTexas]

Quick update on my situation…I took the truck to a dealer this morning where it was confirmed that the clearance is excessive. They “removed cowl, installed insulation tape on cowl claws [and] reinstalled cowl back on”. The gap is still slightly visible but much less than what it was. I was assured that if the gap widens again, they will replace the cowl.

 

[TacoFreak]

The gap is still slightly visible but much less than what it was. I was assured that if the gap widens again, they will replace the cowl.

So is that picture after the fix? If so I would not be very happy with that.

That sounds like a punt to so they could avoid replacing the cowl, which is what it probably needs.

I need to check mine to see how bad it is now, but I have been working on other stuff on my truck and haven't checked it in weeks.

 

[TNTexas]

So is that picture after the fix? If so I would not be very happy with that.

That sounds like a punt to so they could avoid replacing the cowl, which is what it probably needs.

I need to check mine to see how bad it is now, but I have been working on other stuff on my truck and haven't checked it in weeks.

Yes, that‘s the after picture. It looks OK for me for now. If it gets widen again, I will have it replaced.

 

[TacoFreak]

That sounds like a plan. Maybe it won't get worse and it is about the same as mine, which I am fine with too.

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