How much does side mirror replacement cost?
Replacing just the mirror glass costs $30 to $170. A basic manual mirror assembly is $140 to $330. A power, heated mirror with a turn-signal repeater is $300 to $900 installed, and a painted mirror with blind-spot monitoring or a camera is $500 to $1,500.
Clipped mirrors are one of the most common parking-lot repairs. If only the glass cracked, that is a cheap swap; if the housing snapped or the folding motor is broken, you need the assembly.
Cost breakdown
| Repair | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Replace the mirror glass only | $30 – $170 | DIY-friendly |
| Manual mirror assembly + fit | $140 – $330 | Base models |
| Power + heated + signal assembly | $300 – $900 | Most modern cars |
| Painted housing + paint match | $400 – $1,000 | Add color match |
| Blind-spot / camera mirror + calibration | $500 – $1,500 | Sensor + coding |
What affects the cost
Glass vs full assembly
Glass-only is the cheapest repair. A cracked housing, broken mount, or dead fold/adjust motor means the whole unit.
Features
Heating, power fold, turn-signal repeaters, puddle lights, memory, auto-dimming, and blind-spot sensors each add cost.
Paint
Body-colored housings or caps need painting to match, adding $100–$250.
Blind-spot calibration
Mirrors with radar or camera-based blind-spot monitoring may need recalibration or coding after replacement.
OEM vs aftermarket
Aftermarket mirrors are much cheaper but signal, heating, and sensor integration can be hit or miss.
Glass, assembly, or claim?
If the housing is intact and only the mirror glass is cracked, buy the correct glass ($30–$170) and clip it in — this is a genuine DIY job on most cars.
Replace the full assembly when the housing is broken, the mirror will not stay adjusted, or the fold motor is damaged.
A mirror knocked off in a hit-and-run is covered under collision or comprehensive, but at $300–$900 it is often close to or below the deductible — usually an out-of-pocket fix.
Frequently asked questions
How much to replace side mirror glass?
The glass alone is $30–$170. Heated or auto-dimming glass is at the top of that range. Fitting it yourself takes a few minutes on most cars.
Why is my side mirror $1,000 to replace?
A body-colored housing that needs painting, plus power fold, heating, a signal light, and a blind-spot sensor that needs calibration, adds up on modern and premium vehicles.
Can I drive with a broken side mirror?
Most states require at least a driver-side mirror. A dangling or missing mirror should be replaced or removed and the opening covered until you fix it.
Do aftermarket mirrors work with turn signals and heating?
Quality ones do, but check the listing matches your exact options. Cheap units sometimes lack the signal LED or the correct connector.
Does a painted mirror cap need color matching?
Yes — the painter mixes to your car’s code and often blends slightly so it is not a visible mismatch next to the door.
Get a repair estimate for your exact car: take a few photos of the damage and the app returns an itemized cost and labor-time breakdown in your currency.