Subaru WRX Repair Cost Guide

Sport Sedan

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2015-2025 Subaru WRX, compiled from 6 industry sources (5 high-confidence). Covers 11 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$110-$2,300
Body Labor
$118/hr
Paint Labor
$123/hr
Annual Maint.
$712/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$220-$900

Single panel scratch, curb rash, minor dent

Moderate

$1,200-$3,500

Bumper replacement, fender+door repair, hood respray

Major

$4,500-$12,000

Multi-panel collision, frame alignment, ADAS recalibration (2022+)

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Repair
3-8 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint (minor scuffs, performance aero often splits)
$650-$1,500
Parts: $0-$150 Labor: $380-$950 Paint: $280-$500
Front Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Front bumper cover replacement with paint (STI trim more expensive)
$950-$2,000
Parts: $390-$640 Labor: $140-$380 Paint: $280-$580 ADAS calibration required
Rear Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Rear bumper cover replacement with paint
$850-$1,800
Parts: $340-$560 Labor: $130-$350 Paint: $260-$540
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch or scuff repair on single panel
$220-$680
Parts: $0-$40 Labor: $140-$440 Paint: $80-$200
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-2 hrs
PDR for minor dents without paint damage
$110-$540
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $110-$540
Fender Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front fender replacement with paint (steel panel, flared WRX design)
$800-$1,700
Parts: $240-$500 Labor: $240-$580 Paint: $240-$580
Hood Replacement
2-4 hrs
Hood panel replacement with paint (scooped functional hood scoop adds complexity)
$1,100-$2,300
Parts: $480-$820 Labor: $220-$550 Paint: $380-$750
Door Skin Repair
3-8 hrs
Door skin repair and repaint
$850-$2,200
Parts: $0-$220 Labor: $500-$1300 Paint: $320-$640
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield replacement; 2022+ models require EyeSight camera calibration
$350-$850
Parts: $280-$620 Labor: $130-$280 ADAS calibration required
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
LED headlight assembly replacement
$190-$890
Parts: $320-$720 Labor: $70-$170
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Power side mirror assembly
$240-$700
Parts: $180-$420 Labor: $70-$180 Paint: $40-$110

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$118/hr
Paint
$123/hr
Mechanical
$138/hr
Frame
$143/hr

Subaru Certified Collision Center rates $110-$165/hr; AWD frame/alignment specialty adds cost

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Cover
$390-$640
$140-$380
-50%
OEM: $390-$640 | AM: $140-$380 (-50%)
Rear Bumper Cover
$340-$560
$130-$320
-50%
OEM: $340-$560 | AM: $130-$320 (-50%)
Front Fender
$240-$500
$100-$260
-51%
OEM: $240-$500 | AM: $100-$260 (-51%)
Hood
$480-$820
$240-$450
-47%
OEM: $480-$820 | AM: $240-$450 (-47%)
Headlight Assembly
$320-$720
$120-$320
-58%
OEM: $320-$720 | AM: $120-$320 (-58%)
Taillight Assembly
$180-$380
$70-$190
-54%
OEM: $180-$380 | AM: $70-$190 (-54%)
Side Mirror Assembly
$180-$420
$60-$160
-63%
OEM: $180-$420 | AM: $60-$160 (-63%)
Windshield
$280-$620
$180-$420
-33%
OEM: $280-$620 | AM: $180-$420 (-33%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Subaru WRX is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Front Bumper Replacement Calibration: $200-$500
Required
Windshield Replacement Calibration: $250-$550
Required

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper and splitter scraping from driveways/speed bumps; minor collisions

Typical cost $650-$1,800

Lowered ride height and aggressive front lip make curb/driveway strikes common

Fender Damage

Common

Fender flare damage and sideswipe scratches

Typical cost $800-$1,700

Door Dings And Dents

Common

Door dings from parking lots

Typical cost $110-$1,000

Hood Stone Chips And Scoop Damage

Common

Hood scoop scratches and stone chips from track use and highway driving

Typical cost $220-$900

Wheel Curb Damage

Very Common

Wheel curb rash; WRB forged wheels and STI BBS wheels expensive to refinish

Typical cost $180-$500

Windshield Cracks

Moderate

Windshield cracks from road debris; 2022+ requires EyeSight calibration

Typical cost $350-$1,100

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper scratches from low-speed impacts

Typical cost $850-$1,800

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$712/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

6 sources (5 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Subaru WRX Subaru Parts Deal CarParts.com - WRX Bumper NASIOC / IWSTI Forums Safelite - Subaru WRX Windshield autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025

Labor Rates by State

Repair costs vary by location. Check body, paint, and mechanical rates for your state.

Cost by Damage Type

Bumper replacement, fender repair, scratch repair, and more -- with data-backed cost ranges.

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