EngineMedium
FA24 turbo / PCV oil-related concerns on early cars.
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Check oil level and any PCV-related service.
2019–2022 Subaru Ascent · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Subaru Ascent 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
- £750–£2,200
- Top three risks, from
- £1,270
- Worst case, everything
- £9,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent is turbocharger replacement at £750–£2,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,170–£9,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
FuelHigh
Fuel pump failure recall causing stalling.
Fuel pump / fuel system£400–£1,500
Inspect · Confirm the fuel-pump recall was completed.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment glitches and reboots.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the touchscreen and CarPlay.
SuspensionMedium
Clunking or knocking noise from the front end over bumps, caused by worn lower control arm bushes or strut mounts.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Do a tight figure-of-eight in the car park listening for knocks, and push down firmly on the front wings to check for strut noise.
ElectricalHigh
Parasitic battery drain causing non-starts, frequently linked to the DCM (telematics) module failing to enter sleep mode.
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Check the battery date code for recent replacement. Connect a multimeter to check resting voltage; anything below 12.2V on the forecourt suggests a drain.
BrakesMedium
Steering wheel judder under braking due to prematurely warped front brake discs.
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Perform a quick yard drive applying firm brake pressure from 30mph to feel for steering wheel vibration, and visually check front discs for heavy scoring.
Body/ElectricalMedium
Power boot lid fails to open fully, binds, or reverses direction with a warning beep.
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Cycle the power boot lid using both the key fob and dashboard button. Ensure it opens smoothly, holds its position, and latches securely without reversing.
TransmissionMedium
CVT behaviour under load.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Feel for shudder when accelerating loaded.
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.
Inspecting a Subaru Ascent this week?
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