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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (2%)
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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 288 repairs.
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (78%)
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. |
| 42000 mi | Exterior trim replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $5 |
Reglued the back of the driver seat back on |
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 35480 mi | 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. |
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 5600 mi | 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. |
| 58000 mi US $200 |
Cowl below windshield needed replacement Driver's seat bolster cracked vinyl |
| 66000 mi | Rear seat armrest/drink holder/pass-thru release broke off, stuck in closed position. |
| 16000 mi | 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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