Replace the glass
- Only the glass is cracked or missing.
- The housing is intact and the mirror still adjusts.
- If your glass is heated or has a blind-spot light, the new glass needs the same features.
What Repairs Actually Cost
How Much Does Side Mirror Replacement Cost?
If only the glass cracked, the fix is cheap. A powered mirror with heat, a turn signal, and a camera is a bigger bill, and the camera may need calibration, meaning it’s re-aimed and tested, once the new mirror is on.
Published by Assurity Certified Solutions · Sources reviewed October 13, 2026
Quick Answer
What Side Mirror Replacement Costs
If only the glass broke, replacement glass costs about $25 to $75, according to Lemonade, an insurer. It puts the whole mirror at $150 to $500 on most cars and says heated glass, turn signals, auto-dimming, or blind-spot warning can double that. RepairPal’s average across all vehicles is far higher, $971 to $1,005, most of it the part. The two likely average a different mix of cars and mirrors, so get a quote for yours. If your mirror holds a camera, ask whether calibration is included.
Why such a wide range? A basic manual mirror is a simple part. A powered mirror with heat, a signal, a blind-spot light, and a camera is an electronic assembly. For a number on your own car, upload photos to the Instant Estimator.
Using an AI assistant?
Start your request with a link
These links open a shop’s appointment request form. An assistant such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini can fill one in with your vehicle and the damage, so the form opens ready for your name and number. The shop confirms the time with you.
- Shops near a ZIP code
- https://collisionrepairlocator.com/request?zip=28202
- With the vehicle, the damage and a preferred time filled in
- https://collisionrepairlocator.com/request?zip=28202&year=2021&make=Honda&model=CR-V&damage=front&date=thursday&time=morning
The ZIP code, vehicle, damage, day and time are examples. Use your own.
Cost Table
Side Mirror Replacement Cost by Type of Repair
What you pay depends on what broke and what’s built into the mirror.
| Repair | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Mirror glass only | $25–$75 |
| Whole mirror, most vehicles | $150–$500 |
| Mirror with heat, turn signal, auto-dimming, or blind-spot warning | Can double the price above |
Figures from Lemonade (March 2026). RepairPal’s average across all vehicles is far higher, $971 to $1,005 (updated September 2026): about $72 to $106 in labor and about $899 in parts, before taxes and fees. J.D. Power put the average at about $299 in 2022. Sources probably disagree this much because each averages a different mix of vehicles and mirrors.
| Vehicle | Side mirror replacement |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | $739–$772 |
| Honda CR-V | $887–$921 |
| Ford F-150 | $1,988–$2,021 |
RepairPal’s average for each model, checked October 13, 2026. A single model year can land well above or below. RepairPal notes that its mirror estimates commonly don’t include painting or calibration.
What Broke
Glass Only or the Whole Mirror?
Replace the whole mirror
- The housing is cracked, or the mirror hangs loose.
- The mirror won’t adjust, fold, heat, or signal anymore.
- The mirror holds a camera that was damaged.
One more cost to ask about: some replacement mirrors come with an unpainted cover that has to be painted to match your car.
Price Factors
What Makes a Side Mirror Expensive?
- Features. Manual mirrors cost the least and powered ones more. Auto-dimming, built-in turn signals, blind-spot warning, or heated glass can double the price, according to Lemonade.
- Cameras. A mirror that holds a camera for a 360-degree view costs more.
- Paint. If the new mirror’s cover comes unpainted, painting it to match your car adds labor.
- Labor. Lemonade puts labor at $75 to $150 an hour, and the job usually takes one to two hours.
By Lemonade’s figures, an aftermarket mirror can save 30% to 50% compared with one from the carmaker. Make sure it has every feature your original had and fits your exact trim. Our guide to OEM vs. aftermarket parts covers what to ask.
Cameras and Sensors
Does a New Side Mirror Need Calibration?
If the mirror holds a camera, it can. Calibration means re-aiming and testing the camera so the car reads it correctly.
Cars with a 360-degree camera view usually have a camera under each side mirror. I-CAR, the collision industry’s training group, notes that some carmakers require calibration when a side mirror is removed. After any one camera is replaced, it says, all of them normally need calibrating.
Two examples from I-CAR’s repair notes: Kia calls for calibration on the 2017 K900 if a side mirror that contains a camera is replaced, and Toyota requires alignment and calibration when any camera in its Bird’s Eye View system is replaced. Lemonade also lists mirrors with blind-spot warning among the ones that need calibration and a professional install.
Ask whether calibration is in the quote, because mirror estimates often leave it out. See how calibration of driver-assist cameras and sensors (ADAS) works and how to tell if it was done.
DIY
Can You Replace a Side Mirror Yourself?
Glass is the easy one. On many cars the old glass pries off the backing plate and the new one clips or sticks on. The whole mirror is more work: the inside door trim often has to come off to reach the mounting bolts and the wiring plug.
Skip DIY for mirrors with blind-spot warning, a camera, or anything else that needs calibration. Getting the mirror on is only part of the job.
Insurance
Will Insurance Pay for a Broken Side Mirror?
It depends on what broke it. Vandalism and falling objects fall under comprehensive coverage, the optional part of a policy that pays for damage that isn’t from a crash. Clipping a garage door, a pole, or another car yourself is usually a claim on your collision coverage, which is also optional. If another driver hit your mirror and you know who, their liability coverage should pay.
Then compare the quote with your deductible. Deductibles typically run from $100 to $2,000, according to Progressive, so replacement glass is rarely worth a claim. A mirror with a camera can be.
Step by Step
How to Get a Side Mirror Replaced
- Check what broke. Just the glass, or the housing too? Does the mirror still adjust, heat, and signal?
- Get a number for your car. Upload a few photos to the free Instant Estimator and get a preliminary estimate in about a minute.
- Decide on insurance. Compare that number with your deductible before you call your insurer.
- Book the repair. Find a collision center near you, and ask whether paint and calibration are included. Our guide on choosing a body shop covers what else to ask.
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about replacing a side mirror.
How much does it cost to replace a side mirror?
Usually $150 to $500 for the whole mirror, according to Lemonade, an insurer, and heated glass, turn signals, auto-dimming, or blind-spot warning can double that. RepairPal's average across all vehicles is far higher, $971 to $1,005, most of it the part. The two likely average a different mix of cars and mirrors, so get a quote for yours.
Can I replace just the mirror glass?
Yes, if the housing isn't damaged and the mirror still adjusts. Replacement glass costs about $25 to $75, according to Lemonade. If your glass is heated or has a blind-spot light, buy glass with the same features.
Can I replace a side mirror myself?
You can often do the glass yourself. On many cars, the whole mirror means taking off the inside door trim to reach the bolts and the wiring plug. Leave mirrors with blind-spot warning or cameras to a professional, because they may need calibration.
How long does side mirror replacement take?
Usually one to two hours of labor, according to Lemonade. Add time if the new mirror needs paint or a camera calibration.
Is an aftermarket side mirror OK?
Often, yes. It can save 30% to 50% compared with a mirror from the carmaker, according to Lemonade. Make sure it has every feature your original had, like heat, a turn signal, blind-spot warning, or a camera, and that it fits your exact model and trim.
Does a new side mirror need calibration?
It can, if the mirror holds a camera. Calibration means re-aiming and testing the camera so the car reads it correctly. On cars with a 360-degree camera, a camera usually sits under each side mirror, and I-CAR, the collision industry's training group, notes some carmakers require calibration when a side mirror is removed. Ask whether calibration is in the quote.
Will insurance pay for a broken side mirror?
It depends on the cause. Comprehensive coverage, the optional part of a policy that pays for damage that isn't from a crash, covers vandalism and falling objects. Collision coverage pays when you hit something yourself, and the other driver's liability coverage should pay if they hit you. Replacement glass costs less than a typical deductible, so get a number before you file.
Sources
- Lemonade: How Much Does A Side Mirror Replacement Cost? Updated March 18, 2026. Typical costs, glass-only cost, features that raise the price, aftermarket savings, labor rates and time.
- RepairPal: Door Mirror Replacement Cost. Estimates updated September 3, 2026. National average with the labor and parts split. RepairPal’s vehicle pages (for example the Toyota Camry) show model averages and note that mirror estimates commonly leave out painting and calibration.
- J.D. Power: How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Car Side Mirror? December 29, 2022. The roughly $299 average from 2022.
- I-CAR Repairability Technical Support: Typical Calibration Requirements for 360° Camera View. October 5, 2016. Camera locations and when automakers require calibration.
- I-CAR Repairability Technical Support: 2017 Kia K900 calibration. Calibration required when a side mirror with a camera is replaced.
- I-CAR Repairability Technical Support: Toyota Bird’s Eye View. February 8, 2019. Alignment and calibration required when a camera is replaced.
- Progressive: Does car insurance cover scratches and dents? Updated August 15, 2023. Typical deductibles.
Prices on this page are general ranges, not quotes. Your vehicle, trim, and market can land outside them. Insurance coverage varies by policy and state.
Broken Mirror? Get a Number First.
Upload a few photos to the Instant Estimator and see a preliminary estimate before you call anyone.