Can Extreme Cold Temperatures Break Car Windows and Windshields?

Your windshield and other windows are extremely important parts of your vehicle’s structural integrity. They provide rigidity in the body and prevent vehicle sway, much like the sway bar does underneath. But once your windows are compromised, they can crack or shatter. The following situations can lead to cracked or shattered windows:

  • Stone chip in one of the windows
  • Crack in the glass
  • Stress from an improper installation
  • Pressure from misalignment

No matter what it is, if there is a flaw in your window it can crack or shatter when the temperature drops.