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2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Clip for sunshade broke off |
| May | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Center console in back seat broke |
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 30700 | 0 | Locking unit working intermittently (both from remote, or from lock/unlock door switch). |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 42000 | 0 | Cylinder misfire. Exchanged ignition coils between two cylinders. Used fuel additive. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Brakes sticking and making squeaking noise; Dealer "fixed" but the problem remains. Will have to bring car back next week for another try |
| Jun | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | All four brakes (pads, rotors, calipers) were finally replaced as dealer was unable to locate the exact source the noise after four visits. Was paid for under warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Clutch "exploded" at 21k miles due to throwout bearing failure. Flywheel, master and slave cylinder, throwout bearing, clutch disc, clutch material all had to be replaced. Dealer refused to warranty but Audi of America did cover repairs Dead pixels in radio LCD. Replaced radio under warranty Unintended acceleration. Dealer not sure if software/sensor problem or gas pedal physically sticking. Either way they were unable to reproduce and therefore did not repair. |
| Apr | 2012 | 29700 | 0 | Blower motor failed |
| Jul | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Outside temperature sensor displayed an incorrect value, was replaced. This was done as part of the 5000 mile service |
| Sep | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Driver's door bottom weatherstripping torn |
| Feb | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | Replaced battery |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | window motor replacement | |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | engine turned itself off- key fob was replaced | |
| Apr | 2011 | 60 | battery died and could not hold a charge. Replaced | |
| Audi A3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Have intermittent rattle coming from right rear of car. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Problem is still occurring, so a return trip is in my future until it can be fixed. |
| Nov | 2012 | 19500 | 0 | Headlamp and turn signal out completely on right side; needed new control module and fuse box; had to order parts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | Loose screw on inside of hatchback. |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 37000 | 0 | Lighting Controller Failure - half of the lights failed entirely. TPMS system failure |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 71000 | 836 | Throttle body replaced |
| Audi A3 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | ring connector in steering column replaced, connector transmits airbag and steering wheel button signals. airbag not functional until replacement |
| Jun | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Back of driver seat fell off, dealer glued back in place. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Engine suddenly dies at highway speeds. Coasts to shoulder, restarts. This has happened on three occasions always at highway speeds. The most recent time it started and dies 3X on shoulder. Dealer says no error codes and cannot replicat |
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 9920 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 10540 | 500 | Still dealing with dealership |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 19000 | 110 | Check engine light intermitently on/off over course of 2 weeks and then came on continuously. Dealer ran diagnostics and could find no problem. Reset check engine light (no other repairs done). |
| Oct | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Air conditioning sporatically would not work. Dealer ordered parts and replaced failing compressor under warranty. |
| May | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Door edge seal damaged. Part ordered & will have to return for installation. Windshield trim coming loose. Dealer will repair when return to install parts associated with another repair. |
| Jan | 2012 | 30300 | 0 | Horn not working. Had to replace both horns as well as coil in steering column. Replaced broken rear sunshade latch. Oil/filter change. |
| Oct | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Periodic buzzing sound in engine near AC compressor. Dealer unable to determine problem & is continuing to investigate. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Drivers side Window switch stopped automatically raising and lowering window with 1 press. | |
| Audi A3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 9920 | 0 | Door handle rubbing against body. Minor realignment of handle solved problem. |
| May | 2012 | 21260 | 0 | Check engine light on intermittently. Replaced intake manifold. Coolant fan replaced, I never noticed it wasn't working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | driver side turn signal was out. Dealer replaced the part. |
| Dec | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | Exterior trim around sunroof was detaching |
| Jan | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Hatch strut support failed |
| Jun | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | 4 light bulbs were out and were replaced. All were in the rear of the vehicle. |
| Aug | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | Battery would not retain charge after 3 years |
| Nov | 2012 | 46700 | 0 | Ignition coil went out. Car was not driveable. |
| Apr | 2013 | 51000 | 100 | Ignition coil issue signaled by check engine light. Coil pack and spark plug were moved to two different cylinders and the issue could not be reproduced. Later returned. |
| Audi A3 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Problems with numerous interior rattles and squeaking brakes. |
| Sep | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Driver's side exterior door handle was contacting the door and scratching the paint. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 18600 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 28520 | 0 | Power window motor/controller unit replaced. Issue was motor would continue to run after driver's window was already fully up. Would 'click' about 5 times. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Defective temp switch on transmission - sends a signal of overheating which switches transmission to neutral and tells the driver to depress the brake. Found out about it on the NHTSA site. |
| Sep | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Check engine light came on, camshaft sensor had to be replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | 150 | Replaced battery |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Sensor out of calibration |
| Jun | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Sensor replaced Seatbelt sensor faulty |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 3720 | 0 | Engine warning, "Do not exceed 4,000 RPM". Dealer had Technical Bulletin. Software upgrade required. |
| May | 2011 | 7100 | 0 | No windscreen washer fluid to rear window. Nozzle blocked. Repaired by dealer at 12 month service. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Districto Federal, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 17360 | 600 | Ipod Dock stop working, they change for new one. |
| Nov | 2012 | 20140 | 550 | Fuel pump control module fail |
| Mar | 2013 | 21080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 58000 | 250 | Corroded wire to ecu. Low voltage recorded on test. Car still running but emission light came on. |
2009 Audi A3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Audi A3 in Districto Federal, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 14040 | 100 | Sunroof with noise (vibration) Brake pedal felt like bumping occasionally, stabilizer bar connectors were broken. |
| Feb | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | DSG (S-tronic) transmission failed. Failed comms between CPU and transmission. |
| Apr | 2012 | 22940 | 2500 | Clutch had a short lifespan for a car that's barely used (12,000 km per year) |
2008.5 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 75 | pressure relief valve replaced | |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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