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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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Chart based on 493 repairs.
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (17%)
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.
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 114080 mi C $3000 |
Bushings on sway bar were worn. Parts replaced. |
| 116500 mi C $150 |
Noise coming from the front left side. Appeared to be worn wheel bearing. Diagnosis was incorrect. Bearing replaced, noise still there. Final repair yet to be done. |
| 120900 mi C $300 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 66500 mi US $250 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing |
| 25000 mi | Wheel bearing for right rear wheel |
| 25000 mi | Defective right rear wheel bearing |
| 45000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings had to be replaced. Claimed insufficient time available to replace rear wheel bearings as shop opened only half day on Saturdays. |
| 47000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $350 |
Replaced passenger rear wheel bearing. |
| 136400 mi C $800 |
Passenger side front as well as rear wheel bearings noisy. |
| 182000 mi | New struts, Koni Sport. |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings. |
| 165700 mi US $1000 |
Replace rear suspension, normal wear and tear item. |
| 174000 mi US $800 |
Tie-rods and sway bars |
| 69000 mi US $1000 |
left front bearing changed without fixing the problem ( noise with driving 30 miles and above), right (back) bearing changed ( other shop) and problem is gone, great car!!! |
| 37000 mi US $375 |
Front wheel bearings replaced |
| 40200 mi US $750 |
Replaced front left and right wheel bearings |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
New rear shocks |
| 102300 mi US $1100 |
Front bearing replacement Front control arm replacement |
| 117000 mi US $1100 |
Replace tie rods |
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 131400 mi US $300 |
Rear wheel bearings failed suddenly, creating intolerable howl at highway speeds, but car still drivable. |
| 36000 mi US $547 |
Started hearing a loud motor-like noise related to speed above 25 mph. Dealer inspected wheel bearings and found notch during spin of left rear wheel. Bearings replaced. |
| 86387 mi US $879 |
Inspection found worn/torn bushings on rear sway bar end links. Replaced. |
| 208000 mi US $2500 |
Front control arms, dog one mounts, rear spring, front and rear brakes |
| 34720 mi | Steering wheel upshift "+" paddle peeling (metal finish) replaced under warranty |
| 80000 mi US $150 |
Replaced wheel bearing |
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
bad rear wheel bearing and worn brakes |
| 89000 mi US $110 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. |
| 80800 mi US $200 |
Replaced tie rod ends for front stabilizer bar. Boots were torn on two ball joints, but seemed to still be functioning OK without noise. |
| 57000 mi US $600 |
Dealer found contamination and wear on bearing and recommended replacing unit. Followed recommendation. |
| 14000 mi US $600 |
Broken stabilizer bar at right, rear wheel. |
| 21000 mi | I kept hearing a loud noise that came from either the wheel bearings or the tires. Dealer determined that it was the tires (a common problem with the stock Pirelli P6s.) |
| 44000 mi US $350 |
Mechanic said lower control arm bushings were worn, and that it is a fairly common issue with cars of this age (2006). I had them replaced and noticed an immediate difference in suspension feel. |
2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 126828 mi US $492 |
Passenger front lower control arm bushings had excessive play. Replaced right control arm and had the wheels aligned. |
| 65500 mi US $290 |
Heard slight howling noise during coasting/deceleration. Brought to an independent shop to see if was wheel bearing. Shop said there was slight play in the rear wheel bearing, driver's side which may have been the culprit |
| 133300 mi US $160 |
Bad wheel bearing on front and rear right side. |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Rear wheel bearing replacement. |
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