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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
£5,600

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 £1,450£5,600 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

EngineMedium

FA24 turbo / PCV oil-related concerns on early cars.

Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200

Inspect · Check oil level and any PCV-related service.

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.

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?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.