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Nissan X-Trail rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 4 Nissan X-Trail rear window variants, fitted by approved fitters near you — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £468 to £1,311
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Nissan X-Trail rear window price, by year
Prices vary with generation and trim spec — earlier X-Trail models from the 2000s and 2010s are typically the most affordable, as they carry standard clear toughened glass with minimal integrated features.
Later models with privacy tint, encapsulated gaskets, or integrated brake-light elements carry higher replacement costs due to the complexity of sourcing matched glass.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £476 — £1,311 | 2 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £476 — £1,311 | 2 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £476 — £1,311 | 2 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £476 — £1,311 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £476 — £1,311 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £476 — £1,311 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £476 — £1,311 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £468 — £1,311 | 4 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £468 — £612 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £468 — £612 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £468 — £612 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £468 — £612 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £468 — £612 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £468 — £612 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £468 — £780 | 3 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £780 — £780 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £780 — £780 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £780 — £780 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £780 — £780 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £780 — £780 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older X-Trails can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Nissan X-Trail rear window replacement
Replacing your X-Trail's rear window is straightforward and typically takes a couple of hours from start to finish.
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You'll get an instant quote through our online widget in under a minute, selecting your X-Trail's year and features from a guided quiz.
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Our team checks your parts against Nissan's factory specification to confirm the exact glass variant needed.
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We match you with a specialist fitter in your area who sources the replacement glass and schedules a convenient time.
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On the day, your fitter replaces the shattered glass and clears accessible shards — a major part of the rear-window job. Small fragments can lodge in places that need deeper detailing, so we recommend a professional valet afterwards for a thorough interior clean.
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Your fitter confirms the drive-away time before leaving; you're covered by our two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Throughout the process, you're matched with trusted local technicians and supported by our Trustpilot-reviewed network.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your X-Trail?
Most rear window replacements on the X-Trail are fitted mobile at your address — our fitters arrive with what's needed to remove the shattered glass and fit the replacement securely.
A workshop visit is rarely required for rear windows unless there's significant frame corrosion or the location isn't accessible to a mobile van. Your fitter will advise when you book.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your X-Trail have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Heated Rear Windscreen5
2002–2021On the Nissan X-Trail: fitted on every one of the 5 rear window variants we list; model years 2002–2021.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Grey Privacy3
2007–2021On the Nissan X-Trail: fitted on 3 of the 5 rear window variants we list (60%); model years 2007–2021.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Green2
2002–2014On the Nissan X-Trail: fitted on 2 of the 5 rear window variants we list (40%); model years 2002–2014.
What it means
A subtle green tint applied to the glass, barely visible unless you look carefully, typical of factory-standard Nissan glazing.
On your Nissan X-Trail
Confirmed during your quote — our parts check identifies tint colour to ensure your replacement matches the original.
Antenna1
2014–2021On the Nissan X-Trail: fitted on 1 of the 5 rear window variants we list (20%); model years 2014–2021.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Brake Light1
2002–2007On the Nissan X-Trail: fitted on 1 of the 5 rear window variants we list (20%); model years 2002–2007.
What it means
An integrated high-level brake light built into the rear window glass itself, connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit.
On your Nissan X-Trail
Found on select higher-trim X-Trail models — our parts check confirms whether your variant carries this feature.
About the Nissan X-Trail
The Nissan X-Trail has been a staple of the compact SUV market since 2002, spanning multiple generations with evolving cabin designs and features.
Rear windows across the X-Trail range are typically toughened glass, shattered easily on impact but replaceable through our network. Early models carry straightforward clear glass, whilst later generations may feature privacy or tinted rear windows as factory or popular aftermarket options.
Nissan's Intelligent Mobility and ProPILOT Assist systems have expanded across the X-Trail range in recent years, though rear window replacement itself does not involve camera calibration — that applies only to windscreen jobs on equipped models.
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