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2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (3%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 493 repairs.
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine not specified
| 53000 mi US $200 |
broken rail clip on driver side |
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 45880 mi | seats - leather was cracked driver seat leather was cracked on both parts lower and back, replaced both, would have cost 2000$CAN to replace if not under warranty |
| 46500 mi | Also the interior driver's door handle making crackling noise and did not spring back in place properly, replaced thereit, would have cost 400$. sun roof shade did not slide properly, replaced clips/tracks, would have cost 2000$ if not under warranty, there was also the interior driver's door handle making crackling noise and did not spring back in place properly, replaced it, would have cost 400$ |
| 48980 mi C $60 |
the sun roof shade was not sliding properly, first time they replaced it, was still having problem, this time they replaced the clips, now it works fine, the originl repair was 1year warranty so no cost |
| 175000 mi | Replaced the support bow for the sunshade. As I understand it, the failure of the latch mechanism was a known issue. I replaced that myself. |
| 48000 mi | Tears in driver side seat. OpenSky sunshade does not retract correctly. Dealer ordered parts. Driver's side b pillar paint flaking. |
| 49000 mi | Entire driver's seat cover replaced with new cover. Replaced entire front sun shade assembly under warranty. The exterior B-Pillar trim began to peel at about 45000 miles. Dealer replaced with a new trim piece under warranty. |
| 18600 mi | Internal door handle binding. Replaced. |
| 44000 mi | Center armrest lid latch had broken. Lid replaced under warranty. |
| 6000 mi | Replace both side mark lights, have water inside . |
| 128740 mi | Rusted through both fenders behind the plastic trim. Vehicle had perforation warranty, but Audi Canada declined the claim based on the photos taken by the dealer. Photos didn't show detail, they said the cause was stone damage and declined |
| 18000 mi | Latch on rear seat roof shade not operable. |
| 24000 mi | Front sunshade latch broke. Unfortunately, these latch breakages for the 2006 A3 are so common, the car shows up as a bad repair risk when it is really not. |
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 65260 mi A $100 |
Both exterior B-pillar inserts started to peel and discolour in various spots. Inserts had to be re-painted. |
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 32000 mi | Rear Seat armrest latch broken. |
| 38000 mi | broken sun shade and bubbles on door sign. |
| 82000 mi | Repaired opensky sunscreen clasps that broke. Replaced clasp on drivers armrest console. Adjusted driver door strikeplate -- making clunking sound. |
| 54000 mi US $700 |
rear sun roof shade latch. Family member broke item |
| 10500 mi | rear seat armrest latch replaced |
| 36000 mi US $200 |
sun shade for sun roof broken, once repaired under warranty |
| 34782 mi | Cracking leatherette on driver's seat - Seat bottom Driver's side seat leatherette cracking (sides, not surface) replaced under warranty |
| 45880 mi | Driver's side passenger window trim rusting. Broke a weather strip during repairs and had to order for subsequent repair. |
| 47740 mi | Simply replaced the window molding when received Replaced the door weatherstripping broken when they replaced a rusting window moulding |
| 34000 mi | Rattling screw in hatch. |
| 68000 mi | rusty |
| 87000 mi | Sunroof clip replaced. |
| 32000 mi | The leather on the driver's seat bolster was cracked and worn. Audi replaced the bottom driver's seat cover. |
| 41000 mi | Coating on metal exterior piece between driver side front and rear door was peeling away. Audi of American claims that it is not covered under warrarny. |
| 40000 mi | Left Side DSG paddle was delaminating, replaced under warranty. |
| 45000 mi | Cold air coming in under radio and glove box area. Dealer fixed under warranty, a loose Pollen filter housing. Did this with free 45k maintenance. |
| 57800 mi US $50 |
the finish on a window switch peeled off. |
| 15500 mi | drivers seat squeaking |
| 19000 mi | The OpenSky roof mechanism broke such that one side would catch and would not close. Apparently a guide wheel broke which caused the glass to not to move along the left rail. |
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 22000 mi | Goodwill repair of small cracks in leather seat. |
| 15000 mi | Sunroof rattling due to poor alignment. Email 050107: Dealer checked alignment, claimed normal. |
| 20000 mi | Squeaky sun roof |
| 35000 mi | Cracked bolster on driver's seat cushion Rattle in headliner above passenger rear seat. |
| 40000 mi | Slight buzzing noise that comes and goes with highway speeds coming from open sky sunroof |
| 41000 mi | Fixed sunroof buzz myself with silicone weatherstriping. Lowered buzz by a useful amount. |
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 14000 mi | Rattle in engine bay repaired by replacing missing screw and tightening loose screw. Open Sky wind noise above normal level. Dealer adjusted to remedy cause. |
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