Windshield OEM Mazda or OEM KIA

I just had the windshield replaced on my CX-50 a two of weeks ago. A local shop handled the install but ordered the glass directly from Mazda. My family’s had bad experiences with aftermarket glass in the past, so that pushed me toward OEM; especially since my car’s less than a year old.

If you’re paying out of pocket, aftermarket could still be the more practical option. I went through my insurance, so it was fully covered, but the total bill came to about $1,700 and the glass took nearly four months to arrive.

The new windshield has the Mazda logo and the HUD seems just as I remember it without any ripple. Unfortunately I noticed some damage to the rain sensor, so am working with the dealership again to get that replaced. Luckily the windshield does not have to come off for that.

Example: windshields have to be lighter, so they are thinner. Any little rock will destroy one of our Mazdas windshield.

Had a CX-5 and now a CX-50. It's pretty much a new windshield per year. They crack and chip on every hit.

Mine cracked on its own the second day I had it.

I’m on my second windshield with a CX-50 as well. I think the factory windshield just may not be that great.

I've owned this vehicle a little over 3 months. This will be the second time I'm replacing it... yeah, I'd say this windshield is weak..

I had to have mine replaced less than 2 months after purchase in June 2023. A small rock got thrown up and put a big bullet hole in the glass.

My windshield cracked

Replaced the windshield twice in 3 years