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Taillight Assembly Replacement

Replace a cracked, faded, or water-damaged taillight assembly so every rear light works and looks right.

Difficulty: easy~0.31 hrs30–60 minutes
Estimated total
$95–775
Parts$60–600
Labor$35–175
Labor time0.31 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

We replace the complete taillight unit — lens, housing, and sockets — when it's cracked, holding water, or has failed internally. After installation we verify the brake light, running light, signal, and reverse light all work. LED taillights usually fail as a whole unit since the diodes aren't replaceable.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Cracked or broken taillight lens
  • Water sloshing or condensation inside the taillight
  • Part of the taillight (one section of LEDs) stopped lighting
  • Failed NY inspection for a rear light
If you delay

Water inside the housing corrodes sockets and wiring, and a partially dark rear end makes you hard to see at night.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
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