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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
1000 mi
US $240
Battery went dead and would not charge. Replaced battery myself.
1000 mi
Battery discharged causing replacement. Second battery replacement since new.
2000 mi
The dealer checked the charging system and found no problems. Parasitic draw on the system is draining the battery.
2000 mi
The dealership checked the charging system and battery. No parts were replaced. All checked good.
Intermittent AC not blowing cold air.
Looks like my AC issue is related to a known defect with some compressors within a certain date range. This was noted under TSB-10-84-16; dealer had me get s/n of compressor to confirm that it falls within the range. Compressor ordered and will bring in car for replacement. Intermittent starter issues which eventually lead to dead battery.
Dealer ran battery diagnostics and identified it as faulty, and replaced under warranty
27000 mi
Battery fell below standards; would not start until charged; battery replaced under warranty.
31000 mi
OEM battery failing, not enough CCA to start the engine. Replaced the battery with higher CCA by dealer.
18000 mi
AC blowing warm air. Needed to be recharged. Still blowing warm air.
23300 mi
Finally TSB issued for faulty a/c compressor. Bluetooth still not working half the time. No software update. Dealer was to replace unit but probably still won't work. Bought aftermarket radio.
24700 mi
Car wouldn't start. Told me oil dirty so won't start. Oh by the way got you new battery.
16000 mi
Had to replace some tubing and the evaporator, which both had leaks in them. Cost me zero under warranty.
Battery died twice in one week. Replaced under warranty.
52803 mi
Failed o ring caused compressor hose to leak in air conditioning system, flush and recharge, covered under warranty
52864 mi
AC clutch in compressor system failed, replaced with new compressor assembly and O rings covered under warranty
8000 mi
The ecm had error code and gas tank wouldn't open. Dealer reprogramed ecm and gas tank was fixed.
24000 mi
The compressor stopped turning on, even when a/c was recharged. Subaru fixed it at no cost to me under my warranty. Compressor was replaced and problem was solved.
12400 mi
US $113
Very poor original equipment battery 425 cca I think. Car left me stranded numerous times after just sitting and eating in the car in good weather under lite battery loads. Replaced with after market 640cca battery.
8000 mi
A/C was kinked when built and did not drain. Was a quick repair and dealer did a great job
33000 mi
Car would not start. Battery was replaced.
22500 mi
Battery failed to start the car while parked at a grocery store, jumped by AAA. Drove to dealer, they tested the battery 3 times, it passed the first 2 test, failed, the third. Replaced under warranty.
6000 mi
Trip meter resets every few days(possibly when cold)
19500 mi
Dealer replaced sound system head unit under warranty for a known Technical Service Bulletin
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