Auto Glass Repair and Replacement in Iowa
The 7 most recent windshield replacement quotes across Iowa on Auto Glass Estimator came in between $224 and $315 (May 13 to August 26, 2021). The highest was a 2017 Nissan Rogue 4 Door Utility ($315, Cedar Rapids, IA) and the lowest a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Door Utility ($224, Council Bluffs, IA). As our 2026 data study found, the vehicle drives the price far more than the city does: newer cars with windshield cameras need recalibration after the glass is replaced. Updated September 2026.
Recent windshield replacement estimates in Iowa
| Vehicle Model | Glass Part | Quote | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2017 Nissan Rogue 4 Door Utility
|
Windshield
|
$315.33
|
2021-08-26
|
Cedar Rapids, IA
|
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1982 Chevrolet El Camino 2 Door Pickup
|
Windshield
|
$252.28
|
2021-08-04
|
Atkins, IA
|
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2010 Ford Escape 4 Door Utility
|
Door
|
$215.93
|
2021-07-19
|
Council Bluffs, IA
|
|
2009 Ford Flex 4 Door Utility
|
Windshield
|
$248.31
|
2021-07-16
|
Council Bluffs, IA
|
|
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Door Utility
|
Windshield
|
$223.58
|
2021-07-08
|
Council Bluffs, IA
|
|
2005 Chevrolet Uplander Mini Van
|
Windshield
|
$257.99
|
2021-06-11
|
Shellsburg, IA
|
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1987 Nissan Pulsar NX 2 Door Coupe
|
Back Window
|
$451.20
|
2021-06-09
|
Central City, IA
|
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2016 GMC Yukon 4 Door Utility
|
Door
|
$248.21
|
2021-06-07
|
Robins, IA
|
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2000 Ford Ranger Pickup 2 Door Standard Cab
|
Windshield
|
$247.13
|
2021-05-15
|
Marion, IA
|
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1998 GMC Pickup C1500 2 Door Standard Cab
|
Windshield
|
$240.69
|
2021-05-13
|
Central City, IA
|
What Iowa drivers are getting quoted
- 2017 Nissan Rogue 4 Door Utility — $315 (Cedar Rapids, IA, 2021-08-26)
- 1982 Chevrolet El Camino 2 Door Pickup — $252 (Atkins, IA, 2021-08-04)
- 2009 Ford Flex 4 Door Utility — $248 (Council Bluffs, IA, 2021-07-16)
- 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Door Utility — $224 (Council Bluffs, IA, 2021-07-08)
- 2005 Chevrolet Uplander Mini Van — $258 (Shellsburg, IA, 2021-06-11)
Windshield insurance and deductible rules in Iowa
Iowa has no law requiring insurers to waive the windshield deductible. Glass damage is normally paid under the comprehensive part of a policy, subject to the deductible you chose; some insurers sell an optional glass endorsement with a lower or zero deductible. Some insurers still waive the deductible for small chip repairs, so ask before you file. See does insurance cover windshield replacement?.
Mobile or in-shop in Iowa
Most windshield replacements across Iowa can be done at your home or workplace by a mobile technician; a shop visit is the better choice when the car has a windshield camera that needs a static recalibration on a level floor with targets, or in rain and freezing weather when the urethane needs a controlled cure. Ask the shop which one your quote assumes.