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Chart based on 72 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
65000 mi
US $70
A/C developed stench. Had system cleaned by mechanic. Stench came back. I replaced the pollen filter. It seems to have cleared up.
51400 mi
Drivers side window intermittently fails to open. Repeated issue.
25000 mi
Light for driver's side vanity mirror (on visor) failed. Dealer said it was the switch, and replaced entire visor.
38300 mi
Rear windshield squirter had stopped working.
57660 mi
Vent fan bearing ringing noise. Pulled fan out and lightly greased bearings. Water marks noticed.
54813 mi
US $85
The master window switch in the drivers side was replaced. The window completely stoppped working on the drivers side.
59000 mi
US $85
The window on the passenger side would not go up using the passenger side controls. the part was replaced
35000 mi
Stereo head unit volume cycles up and down on its own. Head unit replaced by dealer under warranty. Roof trim clips replaced, recall item.
38000 mi
Fan control unit in the climate control stopped working, replaced under warranty.
22000 mi
Air Conditioning compressor failure. Repaired under warranty so cost is unknown.
53000 mi
Very sporadically, sound from radio would suddenly go away. Needed to turn off radio to get it back.
82700 mi
A portion of one of the "digits" in the odometer on our Audi A3 is out. It would cost over a $1,000 to repair (since the entire console needs to be replaced).
100000 mi
A portion of one of the "digits" in the odometer remains out
137000 mi
US $1000
Replaced AC compressor
39100 mi
Window regulator was making noises as if about to fail. Dealer elected to replace before warranty expired.
Window switches on drivers door became sticky and intermittent.
59000 mi
US $85
Rear windshield wiper motor stopped working. I had it replaced at the dealership under the CPO warranty with an $85 copay.
87000 mi
AC heating flap stuck, no heat in the left side of the car.
52200 mi
US $1300
Window regulator failed with window down.
55000 mi
Driver's side Takata airbag replacement.
55690 mi
US $415
CPO car had defective window switch Rear wiper motor replaced
73780 mi
C $2100
Compressor blew and needed to be replaced
128340 mi
C $250
Wire corroded - left vehicle dead.
54000 mi
weak battery
77500 mi
$30
RNS-E is consuming power even when the engine is off and the car is locked.
52000 mi
US $250
The air conditioning pressure switch failed.
99000 mi
US $1400
Replaced AC compressor.
117000 mi
US $223
Heater blower motor failed to blow air
128000 mi
US $130
Door lock actuator failed and had to be replaced.
109000 mi
US $1500
new blower
28000 mi
Faulty air temperature sensor and air coolant leak.
32000 mi
AC compressor froze Air Bag light on caused by passenger seat belt latch
26500 mi
Bluetooth module.
73700 mi
US $1918
A/C compressor failure. Compressor, receiver/drier, expansion valve and associated parts replaced. System purged and recharged.
78000 mi
US $563
AC fan slowly died. Fresh air fan replaced, 1K1-820-015-J
139000 mi
US $1160
Rear window regulator failure
151000 mi
US $60
Replaced right headlight bulb
25000 mi
US $54
Short circuit in driver's side sun visor, rendered light for vanity mirror inoperative.
15000 mi
Parking brake light and warning tone coming on intermittently while driving. Problem localized to a short in a wire.
47000 mi
In dash LED computer display had a progressively growing squiggly line that was obscuring the display. Dealer replaced entire instrument display under warranty.
76000 mi
The 12v power wire to the driver's door broke from fatigue at the door hinge. All of the driver's door and window controls were non-functional including remote functions.The broken wire was spliced back together and the problem was solved.
18000 mi
US $46
My bulb-out warning light came on for my license plate lights. I changed the bulb with a bulb that is proven to work, but it still wouldn't power on. It looked to me like an electrical problem. However, Audi simply changed the bulb and it worked. Odd.
66000 mi
License plate lights melted sockets, no longer functioning. Entire latch unit needed to be replaced, which houses the license plate lights. Part ended up back ordered for a few days.
83000 mi
US $900
A/C was taking 5 to 10 minutes to start blowing cold air. Temperature wasn't getting below 57 degrees F. Visited dealer for a "diagnostic" and got reamed with a $300 diagnostic bill, for something I had already suspected. Then Audi quoted me $2,100 to replace the A/C compressor. I went to a local trusted auto repair shop who was able to do the same job for $900.
4000 mi
A button on the radio sticks. The head unit needs to be replaced. New head unit has been ordered.
16000 mi
Radio Button sticks (needed replacement of radio).
39000 mi
Driver side window retracted and would not adjust anymore (stayed in the retracted position).
48000 mi
US $36
brake light needed to be changed
84000 mi
US $100
Power outlet fuses keep blowing. Repaired. Worked for a day and then failed again.
36000 mi
Window would not roll up, replaced motor.
58900 mi
Loss of electrical current when switching ignition off and on. Battery change and software upgrades solved the issue.
78120 mi
Tailgate actuator problem making it difficult or not possible to open tailgate.
83080 mi
Removed Parrot Bluetooth car kit on account of excessive current draw resulting in run-down battery.
83080 mi
Window collision sensitivity was too high resulting in front windows bouncing down too often. Re-training the window was tedious. Since new, dealership would change switch but not the actuators. Replacing the actuators resolved the problem.
88660 mi
R 125
Attempted aircon regas only to discover that the compressor was at fault. sometime switching on and sometimes not. Repair shop billed for diagnosis since car is under extended maintenance plan from dealer. Car will go to dealer later.
141680 mi
Same old battery problem that has plagued this car since new. Battery lasts approximately 1year.
5000 mi
CD changer ate CD's and refused to eject them on the day of delivery. CD changer replaced when part received.
44000 mi
2 items brought in to be repaired prior to warranty expiring: 1. light on drivers side sunshade mirror went out;
Brought in car for replacement of 2 parts previously ordered. Installed. 45k service performed at same time.
68000 mi
Fault code for A/C interior temperature sensor and fan. Self repaired by disassembling climate control unit and cleaning sensor and fan. Problem has not recurred.
63300 mi
coolant guage not functioning. Replaced coolant tank.
The sensor in the passenger seat which controls the airbag went bad. I did not fix it.
24000 mi
DRL Socket failed. TSB out for this issue. Parts ordered, must return for install. Daytime running light out. Will take in for repair at next scheduled maintenance.
25000 mi
DRL socket failed. Covered under warranty/TSB. Part not available, must return to dealer for install.
29000 mi
Track for opensky sunroof shades required replacement due to damage sustained when clip broke. Involved complete removal of headliner. 8h labor.
62000 mi
US $750
Issue with the infamous Audi/VW HID bulb/ballast flickering/failure issue. Dealer replaced 2 HID bulbs and ballasts. Ballast covered by AOA, bulbs on my dime.
63500 mi
US $500
Replaced passenger side xenon headlight assembly due to failed shutter motor on high-beam. High beams were totally inoperative. Rear passenger window stuck open.
88100 mi
US $250
Electrical system was pulling additional amperage while shut off. Root cause was a short on the cable connection board next to the ECM. Part was replaced. Total cost was around $500. Warranty covered amount above $250.
57200 mi
US $200
Auto lights and rain sensor control
59000 mi
US $1728
battery replaced
45000 mi
US $230
Air conditioning needed recharge
52000 mi
US $240
Window would not roll up; had to be guided by hand or would roll itself back down. Repaired by resetting the motor and regulator. Loose fitting around pollen filter caused outside air to flow from under the stereo and around the glove box. Paid for labor only.
85000 mi
US $650
circuit board controlling third brake light failed, required diagnostic time and replacement.
53000 mi
US $50
Rear right brake bulb burnt twice in a span of 3 weeks. Second visit was charge free
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