What the known faults on this Subaru Crosstrek 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.
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2017 Subaru Crosstrek is clutch & dual-mass flywheel at £700–£1,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,080–£8,150 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Air conditioning system blows ambient or warm air due to premature compressor clutch failure or condenser O-ring leaks.
Inspect · Start the engine, set the climate control to maximum cold, and listen for the compressor clutch clicking on. Feel the cabin vents for a rapid temperature drop within 60 seconds.
Infotainment lag and Bluetooth dropouts.
Inspect · Test the screen and phone pairing.
Front wheel bearing wear (hum).
Inspect · Listen for a hum that changes with steering.
Clunking noises from the rear over uneven surfaces or a visibly sagging ride height due to snapped rear coil springs.
Inspect · Shine a torch into the rear wheel arches to visually inspect the bottom coil of both rear springs for fractures or heavy corrosion. Verify the vehicle sits level on the forecourt.
Acrid burning smell in the cabin after driving, caused by engine oil weeping from the cam carriers onto the exhaust manifold.
Inspect · Open the bonnet and shine a torch down the sides of the engine block near the exhaust heat shields. Look for fresh oil residue and check for a burning odour after a brief engine run.
VDC and ABS warning lights illuminated, accompanied by an inability to shift the gear selector out of Park.
Inspect · Depress the brake pedal repeatedly while checking the rear reflection for brake light operation. Attempt to move the gear selector smoothly out of Park to confirm brake light switch engagement.
FB20 oil consumption.
Inspect · Check oil level and consumption history.
CVT judder / drivetrain shudder.
Inspect · Feel for shudder on light acceleration.
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.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.