BodyworkMedium
Corrosion on the tailgate lip and around the rear arches
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Run a hand along the tailgate seam and inspect arch lips for bubbling
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2010–2023 Mitsubishi ASX · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Mitsubishi ASX typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £1,200
- Worst case, everything
- £9,800
The single priciest documented job on the 2010–2023 Mitsubishi ASX is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,150–£9,800 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineHigh
1.8 DI-D diesel injector and DPF problems on short-run cars
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Look for smoke on a cold start and check DPF warnings clear on a run
TransmissionHigh
Dual-mass flywheel (DMF) wear causing clutch judder and metallic rattling at idle.
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600
Inspect · Start the engine from cold in neutral. Listen for a metallic rattle from the bellhousing. Depress the clutch pedal halfway to feel for excessive pulsation or judder through your foot.
ElectricalLow
Reversing camera and infotainment dropouts on later cars
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Cycle the camera and screen several times from cold
SuspensionMedium
Rear shock absorbers weeping and bushes perishing
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check for oil on the damper bodies and bounce each corner
SteeringMedium
Front MacPherson strut top mount bearings seizing, causing spring-binding noises.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · With the engine running and the vehicle stationary on the forecourt, turn the steering wheel fully lock-to-lock. Listen for a distinct groaning or 'twanging' spring noise from the front turrets.
BrakesMedium
Rear brakes seizing on low-mileage cars that sit
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Drive and feel for the car pulling, then check rear disc temperature after a run
ElectricalLow
Electric folding wing mirror internal plastic gears stripping, preventing operation.
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Press the mirror fold button on the driver's door switch pack. Verify both mirrors fold completely flush and listen closely for any continuous clicking or grinding noises from the housings.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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