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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 72 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
| 65000 mi US $70 |
A/C developed stench. Had system cleaned by mechanic. Stench came back. I replaced the pollen filter. It seems to have cleared up. |
| 51400 mi | Drivers side window intermittently fails to open. Repeated issue. |
| 25000 mi | Light for driver's side vanity mirror (on visor) failed. Dealer said it was the switch, and replaced entire visor. |
| 38300 mi | Rear windshield squirter had stopped working. |
| 57660 mi | Vent fan bearing ringing noise. Pulled fan out and lightly greased bearings. Water marks noticed. |
| 54813 mi US $85 |
The master window switch in the drivers side was replaced. The window completely stoppped working on the drivers side. |
| 59000 mi US $85 |
The window on the passenger side would not go up using the passenger side controls. the part was replaced |
| 35000 mi | Stereo head unit volume cycles up and down on its own. Head unit replaced by dealer under warranty. Roof trim clips replaced, recall item. |
| 38000 mi | Fan control unit in the climate control stopped working, replaced under warranty. |
| 22000 mi | Air Conditioning compressor failure. Repaired under warranty so cost is unknown. |
| 53000 mi | Very sporadically, sound from radio would suddenly go away. Needed to turn off radio to get it back. |
| 82700 mi | A portion of one of the "digits" in the odometer on our Audi A3 is out. It would cost over a $1,000 to repair (since the entire console needs to be replaced). |
| 100000 mi | A portion of one of the "digits" in the odometer remains out |
| 137000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced AC compressor |
| 39100 mi | Window regulator was making noises as if about to fail. Dealer elected to replace before warranty expired. |
| 5000 mi | A/C quit working, replaced entire system. |
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 28000 mi | Window switches on drivers door became sticky and intermittent. |
| 59000 mi US $85 |
Rear windshield wiper motor stopped working. I had it replaced at the dealership under the CPO warranty with an $85 copay. |
| 87000 mi | AC heating flap stuck, no heat in the left side of the car. |
| 52200 mi US $1300 |
Window regulator failed with window down. |
| 55000 mi | Driver's side Takata airbag replacement. |
| 55690 mi US $415 |
CPO car had defective window switch Rear wiper motor replaced |
| 73780 mi C $2100 |
Compressor blew and needed to be replaced |
| 128340 mi C $250 |
Wire corroded - left vehicle dead. |
| 54000 mi | weak battery |
| 77500 mi $30 |
RNS-E is consuming power even when the engine is off and the car is locked. |
| 52000 mi US $250 |
The air conditioning pressure switch failed. |
| 99000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced AC compressor. |
| 117000 mi US $223 |
Heater blower motor failed to blow air |
| 128000 mi US $130 |
Door lock actuator failed and had to be replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $1500 |
new blower |
| 28000 mi | Faulty air temperature sensor and air coolant leak. |
| 32000 mi | AC compressor froze Air Bag light on caused by passenger seat belt latch |
| 26500 mi | Bluetooth module. |
| 73700 mi US $1918 |
A/C compressor failure. Compressor, receiver/drier, expansion valve and associated parts replaced. System purged and recharged. |
| 78000 mi US $563 |
AC fan slowly died. Fresh air fan replaced, 1K1-820-015-J |
| 139000 mi US $1160 |
Rear window regulator failure |
| 151000 mi US $60 |
Replaced right headlight bulb |
| 25000 mi US $54 |
Short circuit in driver's side sun visor, rendered light for vanity mirror inoperative. |
| 15000 mi | Parking brake light and warning tone coming on intermittently while driving. Problem localized to a short in a wire. |
| 47000 mi | In dash LED computer display had a progressively growing squiggly line that was obscuring the display. Dealer replaced entire instrument display under warranty. |
| 76000 mi | The 12v power wire to the driver's door broke from fatigue at the door hinge. All of the driver's door and window controls were non-functional including remote functions.The broken wire was spliced back together and the problem was solved. |
| 18000 mi US $46 |
My bulb-out warning light came on for my license plate lights. I changed the bulb with a bulb that is proven to work, but it still wouldn't power on. It looked to me like an electrical problem. However, Audi simply changed the bulb and it worked. Odd. |
| 66000 mi | License plate lights melted sockets, no longer functioning. Entire latch unit needed to be replaced, which houses the license plate lights. Part ended up back ordered for a few days. |
| 83000 mi US $900 |
A/C was taking 5 to 10 minutes to start blowing cold air. Temperature wasn't getting below 57 degrees F. Visited dealer for a "diagnostic" and got reamed with a $300 diagnostic bill, for something I had already suspected. Then Audi quoted me $2,100 to replace the A/C compressor. I went to a local trusted auto repair shop who was able to do the same job for $900. |
| 4000 mi | A button on the radio sticks. The head unit needs to be replaced. New head unit has been ordered. |
| 16000 mi | Radio Button sticks (needed replacement of radio). |
| 39000 mi | Driver side window retracted and would not adjust anymore (stayed in the retracted position). |
| 48000 mi US $36 |
brake light needed to be changed |
| 84000 mi US $100 |
Power outlet fuses keep blowing. Repaired. Worked for a day and then failed again. |
| 36000 mi | Window would not roll up, replaced motor. |
| 58900 mi | Loss of electrical current when switching ignition off and on. Battery change and software upgrades solved the issue. |
| 78120 mi | Tailgate actuator problem making it difficult or not possible to open tailgate. |
| 83080 mi | Removed Parrot Bluetooth car kit on account of excessive current draw resulting in run-down battery. |
| 83080 mi | Window collision sensitivity was too high resulting in front windows bouncing down too often. Re-training the window was tedious. Since new, dealership would change switch but not the actuators. Replacing the actuators resolved the problem. |
| 88660 mi R 125 |
Attempted aircon regas only to discover that the compressor was at fault. sometime switching on and sometimes not. Repair shop billed for diagnosis since car is under extended maintenance plan from dealer. Car will go to dealer later. |
| 141680 mi | Same old battery problem that has plagued this car since new. Battery lasts approximately 1year. |
| 5000 mi | CD changer ate CD's and refused to eject them on the day of delivery. CD changer replaced when part received. |
| 44000 mi | 2 items brought in to be repaired prior to warranty expiring: 1. light on drivers side sunshade mirror went out; |
| Brought in car for replacement of 2 parts previously ordered. Installed. 45k service performed at same time. |
| 68000 mi | Fault code for A/C interior temperature sensor and fan. Self repaired by disassembling climate control unit and cleaning sensor and fan. Problem has not recurred. |
| 63300 mi | coolant guage not functioning. Replaced coolant tank. |
| 68300 mi US $483 |
refrigerant leak and bad AC high pressure sensor |
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 99000 mi | The sensor in the passenger seat which controls the airbag went bad. I did not fix it. |
| 24000 mi | DRL Socket failed. TSB out for this issue. Parts ordered, must return for install. Daytime running light out. Will take in for repair at next scheduled maintenance. |
| 25000 mi | DRL socket failed. Covered under warranty/TSB. Part not available, must return to dealer for install. |
| 29000 mi | Track for opensky sunroof shades required replacement due to damage sustained when clip broke. Involved complete removal of headliner. 8h labor. |
| 62000 mi US $750 |
Issue with the infamous Audi/VW HID bulb/ballast flickering/failure issue. Dealer replaced 2 HID bulbs and ballasts. Ballast covered by AOA, bulbs on my dime. |
| 63500 mi US $500 |
Replaced passenger side xenon headlight assembly due to failed shutter motor on high-beam. High beams were totally inoperative. Rear passenger window stuck open. |
| 88100 mi US $250 |
Electrical system was pulling additional amperage while shut off. Root cause was a short on the cable connection board next to the ECM. Part was replaced. Total cost was around $500. Warranty covered amount above $250. |
| 57200 mi US $200 |
Auto lights and rain sensor control |
| 59000 mi US $1728 |
battery replaced |
| 45000 mi US $230 |
Air conditioning needed recharge |
| 52000 mi US $240 |
Window would not roll up; had to be guided by hand or would roll itself back down. Repaired by resetting the motor and regulator. Loose fitting around pollen filter caused outside air to flow from under the stereo and around the glove box. Paid for labor only. |
| 85000 mi US $650 |
circuit board controlling third brake light failed, required diagnostic time and replacement. |
| 53000 mi US $50 |
Rear right brake bulb burnt twice in a span of 3 weeks. Second visit was charge free |
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