EngineHigh
FA20 turbo ringland/bearing failure if abused or over-tuned.
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Check for tuning, do a compression/leakdown test if possible.
2015–2021 Subaru WRX · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Subaru WRX 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
- £2,200
- Worst case, everything
- £7,100
The single priciest documented job on the 2015–2021 Subaru WRX is turbocharger replacement at £750–£2,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,450–£7,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
CoolingMedium
Turbo oil-feed and cooling issues on tracked cars.
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Check for coolant/oil leaks and service history.
TransmissionMedium
6-speed manual clutch wear and gearbox notchiness.
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600
Inspect · Test clutch bite point and shift feel; watch for launch abuse.
SuspensionMedium
Worn bushings and struts from hard driving.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check for clunks and uneven tyre wear.
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 WRX this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.