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Chart based on 36 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
57660 mi
Plenum cover was warped by sun and not contacting the windscreen over half the width with a gap at the end of up to 5mm. Added two screws to force it harder against the wind screen. Not perfect but new plenum was over $400.
71200 mi
US $85
The center console latch broke.
44000 mi
Drivers bottom outside seat bolster split. Repeat problem for this car - that area is vinyl, not leather, like the center panel.
2000 mi
Open Sky sunshade clip broken, replaced under warranty.
27000 mi
Rear opensky shade latch.
35000 mi
Exterior trim was loose, had it repaired during 35,000 mile service. Dealer reported a TSB so I'll bring it back for a permanent repair. Although the temporary fix looks pretty good.
Roof rails had lifted from the roof Repaired roof side rails
73000 mi
US $1100
Replaced both front and rear open sky shade latches
24000 mi
A number of interior rattles and squeaks that drove me crazy when sold.
9000 mi
Gas line rattle behind glove box.
55690 mi
US $1723
Rear armrest broken. Attempted repair (failed) Cpo car seatback fell off Rear arm rest broken on newly certified car
62000 mi
US $1485
Interior door handle broke
63860 mi
Glovebox hinge broke because of faulty glovebox breaker (damper).
29000 mi
Trim piece came loose and replaced
20000 mi
Rear center armrest lid clasp broke. The lid to the center armrest storage area could not be latched due to broken item.
22000 mi
Left bottom seat bolster on Sport seat is cracking.
Unannounced visit to dealer to report problem. Dealer stated there was no fix as the cracking was normal wear and tear, and would not be covered by the dealer.
22000 mi
Dealer will not cover cost of repairing driver side seat bolster on Sport seat.
27000 mi
Rear center armrest hinge (1 of 2 hinges on either side of the armrest lid) broke. Glued the plastic hinge at home.
Was told by Livermore Audi they would not cover the repair.
35000 mi
US $625
driver side passenger window was scratched due to misaligned window trim. Rear console hinge broke, as well as lid latch.
46000 mi
US $375
Fabric wind deflector on Open Sky tore and was replaced by dealer at owner cost.
7000 mi
Dash rattles cured.
34000 mi
Repair sunshade latch. Also replaced roof trim (TSB).
5000 mi
Roof moulding strip alongside Open Sky panel was beginning to lift.
15000 mi
there was a single click noise when the steering wheel was turned. The problem was resolved and described as a loose spring in the airbag compartment.
57000 mi
Plastic backing piece came loose on both front seats at the top. Both were held on with adhesive from the factory. Reattached with silicone-based adhesive. Performed repair myself, so no cost (had the adhesive on hand.)
5000 mi
Rattle in rear of car. Not normal. Dealer claimed they could not duplicate. Since the sound was not horribly loud, i'm sure they felt "it was normal"
44000 mi
2. front sunroof shade was sticking in the tracks; both parts ordered.
48000 mi
Installed new sunroof shade.
25000 mi
US $54
Rear armrest replaced to repair brokem latch.
41 mi
1. Replaced broken window regulator, driver side back door -- warranttee
2. Replaced retainer clip for driver side sunshade -- warranttee
3. Leaking valve cover gasket: replaced gasket, spark plugs and ignition coils -- warranttee
15000 mi
Driver's window squeaking due to being out of alignment. Window realigned. Problem solved. Covered by warranty. Plastic molding on roof rail could potentially come loose. Dealer pointed-out issue and placed additional clips to better secure.
37000 mi
Rattle in headliner isolated to gasket associated with sunroof. Gasket replaced. Rattle fixed.
48000 mi
Brake light cover was leaking and needed to be replaced.
minor, warranty-related: driver's door window rattle
15000 mi
Buzzing noise in or around glove box, psgr seat, psgr door at low speeds. Noise was reproduced for service advisor but not consistently enough to locate without keeping the car for longer.
35000 mi
Sunroof shade pull was cracked; known problem with design of part
45000 mi
US $230
Sunroof shade latch was broken (third time for this part)
55000 mi
US $550
drivers door lock switch fell off. seatback panel loose, was secured without replacement. loose wiring and clips within passenger door reported several times, finally addressed. drivers seat bolster cracking. dealer's contracted repair person unavailable so repaired elsewhere.
Clip for sunroof sunshade broken. Fixed under warranty.
28000 mi
Rear sunshade clip and track broken. Fixed under warranty (3 visits required).
29000 mi
Replace sunroof guide frams
Remove and install roof rail (sunroof)
Fixed under warranty ($1200)
37000 mi
Roof trim strip on driver's side - detached at rear of roof and popped up. 3rd repair attempt.
38000 mi
Installed new roof trim.
63500 mi
Rear window trim/weatherstripping not properly aligned from prior window repair, leaving 1/4" gap to door opening along with attendant wind noise and water leaks. Shop repaired.
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