2026 Prius XLE Driver Side Window Replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Austin Crocker, May 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM.

  1. Austin Crocker

    Austin Crocker New Member

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    Hello everyone! I got into a minor accident over the weekend, and, unfortunately, my front driver side window shattered. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and my car has minimal body damage (a small dent and a few scratches on the front side panel). However, this still leaves me with a window-sized hole in my door . . . has anyone had any experience with this repair/replacement? Any opinions on aftermarket glass? And what costs should I be looking at? TIA!

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    #1 Austin Crocker, May 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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    IMHO; take it to a body shop. If the impact was enough to shatter the glass, it most likely caused some unseen, hidden damage. FWIW, there's at least $1K in damage for the glass and mirror and it's a new car - so no junk yard parts. Then there's the body damage.
    I don't even know why this is a question, since insurance will cover it. I'm sure you don't want to drive around in a brand new car that looks like a beater...... I certainly wouldn't......
     
    #2 BiomedO1, May 13, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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    Check your insurance. Glass coverage?
     
    #3 VelvetFoot, May 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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    Side windows aren't expensive at all. Years ago, I borrowed my neighbors gas edge trimmer and it threw a rock into my daughter's Suzuki...shattering the window. Safelite came out and replaced it for a couple hundred bucks. (They even vacuumed up all the glass inside of the car without being asked.)
     
    #4 ColoradoBoo, May 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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