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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%)
Chart based on 288 repairs.
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 84 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
Engine not specified
| 38000 mi | Replaced my ignition coils for the 2nd time. |
| 43000 mi | Squeaking from engine, engine mount straps replaced. Could not diagnose cold start problem. |
| 66000 mi US $700 |
Recall related ignition misfire issue |
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi US $25 |
Coolant level warning on very cold days. Visual inspection shows levels below min on cold starts. Light turns off after car warms up. Problem solved by adding small amount of coolant purchased from dealer. |
| 43000 mi | Engine misfiring 2 days after taking it to a dealer to inspect for issues concerning increased oil and fuel consumption. Car un-drivable. Dealer could not replicate issue but found fault codes in computer consistent with my observations. Sudden excessive oil consumption, 2.5 times normal oil consumption and sudden 20% decrease in gas milage. Awaiting diagnostics from dealer, car still under warranty. |
| 5000 mi | Didn't screw the gas cap on tightly, which resulted in a warning message, which I corrected by tightening the cap. A little later got an error message. Apparently this is a normal result, but I did have to go to the dealer for them to turn the message off |
| 95000 mi US $220 |
Cam gaskets were leaking oil into the spark plug wells and shorting them out. Gasket was replaced stopping the leak. |
| 97000 mi US $250 |
MAF sensor |
| 113000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light, misfire. Buildup on the valves from the direct injection problem. Mechanic used Seafoam sucked into the intake manifold to clean it up. Will probably need a repeat again soon. |
| 115800 mi US $125 |
Coil died. |
| 125000 mi US $120 |
Second time a coil pack has failed. |
| 154000 mi US $200 |
Replaced turbocharger diverter/bypass valve. |
| 52000 mi US $300 |
Minor valve cover gasket oil leak |
| 53000 mi US $35 |
Coil pack went out |
| 61000 mi | PCV valve problem caused pressurization that puch a small amount of oil out he filler cap Fuel pressure regulator replaced as part of a TSB on the last visit failed or was installed incorrectly. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Replaced coil packs to cure a hesitation. Very simple |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
Check Engine light went on. Dealer ran diagnostic: cold engine misfire (dealer stated that it was more than likely due to carbon buildup). Light stayed on for about another week, and then went away. |
| 167000 mi | Radiator leaking - replaced |
| 202000 mi US $800 |
Fuel pump was starting to fail and was replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Rhythmic chirping noise when engine is cold. Dealer replaced timing belt cover. Problem seemed solved, but noise has returned. EGR Valve replaced. Dealer said there was a TSB that valves could have been faulty. |
| 48000 mi | Coolant Sensor Malfunction Coolant Sensor Replaced |
| 46000 mi US $200 |
Missing when cold |
| 53500 mi US $100 |
Missing when cold but no "check engine" light came on. Took techs a long time to diagnose, and I think they ultimately just started replacing stuff until it was fixed. CPO warranty paid for all but $100, and I had a great car for a week. |
| 55180 mi €160 |
failed exhaust sensor; 10 minute replacement; free coffee |
| 65300 mi A $120 |
Engine idle speed surging and high pitch scream from hot engine. High oil consumption - low level alarm. Fault assumed to be V belt but found ripped diaphragm on PCV valve. Replaced original type F PCV with new type N PCV. |
| 88464 mi A $39 |
Leaking oil down back of engine block. Replaced camshaft cover formed gasket. Old gasket was hardened and leaking. |
| 102300 mi A $195 |
Vacuum oump seals leaking oil. Replaced seals and cleaned up oil. |
| 109740 mi A $1250 |
Tooth belt replacement and crankshaft seals, waterpump, belt tensioner.etc. |
| 95000 mi US $220 |
Replaced Coil Packs and Spark Plugs. Replaced the DV valve. |
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Carbon buildup |
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced heater core. |
| 55000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced a leaking radiator that was damaged by undetermined causes |
| 71200 mi US $85 |
The coolant light flashed vigorously when i would start the car. I took it in and they replaced the coolant resevoir Excessive oil consumption. Car was down over 1 quart of oil in less than 3,000 miles. Car was taken in and the oil diagnostic mode was activated on the car. Drove for 1k as instructed. levels rechecked. Came back "normal range". topped off. |
| 73000 mi US $85 |
The gas cap was faulty and was allowing vapor to escape. This signaled my check engine light to come on. |
| 83000 mi US $85 |
The check engine light came on, then off again, then on steady. THe EVAP Purge valve was replaced under warranty with an 85.00 deductible. |
| 101000 mi US $600 |
Problem turned out to be the fuel pump flange. Still needed an ignition coil. |
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Starter motor failed. Two replacement starters also failed before buying OEM part. |
| 186000 mi US $120 |
Replaced lower engine mount / dogbone bushing. |
| 73780 mi C $2100 |
Turbo hose (?) and intake manifold replaced (TSB) |
| 113120 mi C $700 |
Exhaust system clamp replaced |
| 156240 mi C $1200 |
Significant oil leak - Oil cooler and oil filter housing replaced. |
| 187240 mi | Fans failed - replaced. |
| 31000 mi | On my way home from Vegas to LA, in 113 degree heat, power would cut out unless I added much more pressure to accelerator. Check engine light came on. Problem stopped once I reached LA. Cause was a bad fuel pressure sensor. There is a TSB. |
| 50300 mi US $85 |
The idle was erratic, changing between 800 to about 1500 RPM. It is a common issue for the VW/ Audi 2.0T engine where the PCV valve developed a leak. It was covered by the CPO warranty although I had to pay $85 as a copay. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
Low coolant warning showing when engine was cold, even though there was plenty of fluid. Warning would go away as soon as engine warmed up. Reservoir sensor went bad. I had reservoir changed at next service. |
| 35000 mi US $950 |
Timing belt was replaced under warranty. |
| 56391 mi US $783 |
Fuel pump replacement |
| 80000 mi US $2100 |
Timing belt, water pump, thermostat. |
| 34000 mi | PCV valve failed. |
| 44000 mi | CEL came on. Code pulled and a throttle body solenoid was replaced. |
| 52200 mi US $1300 |
Failed thermostat |
| 31000 mi | I took into shop for bad engine hose replacement/yellow check engine light. |
| 27000 mi US $50 |
PCV valve failed |
| 36000 mi | EPC and ESP lights coming on, sometimes also CEL. Would then reset itself. Took dealer three trips to diagnose and fix. Overall they replaced the throttle body and rewired from TB to ECM twice. The second rewire did the trick. |
| 41000 mi US $60 |
Car seems to be "consuming" coolant from what should be a closed system. No leaks were seen from a visual standpoint. A pressure test indicated no leaks & no coolant found in oil. Therefore their conclusion is that there is no problem? |
| 34000 mi | Dealer also replaced intake flapper and ignition coils (Audi TSB's), and did a complete free detail on the car. |
| 43000 mi | Coolant light came on two days in a row (in the 30s) when I started the car and started backing up. When I stopped the car and turned it back on, the light would not come back on. |
| 62500 mi US $300 |
some intake valve was broken -- the engine EMS light was on. replaced valve. |
| 93000 mi | coolant warning light would go off every morning. They checked the coolant levels and everything seemed in order so they just reset the error. Seems to have fixed the problem. engine warning light went on for a week. Diagnosed as the intake valves and gaskets needed cleaning for the price of $930. Decided to try fuel additive first to try to clean it without repairs. |
| 99400 mi US $800 |
engine warning light on. Diagnosed as the intake valves and gaskets needed cleaning |
| 28000 mi | Fuel pump sensor replace by dealer under service/repair bulletin. Some clips on body were also replaced. |
| 31000 mi | Turbo relief valve replaced through warranty. |
| 10000 mi | Failed oxygen sensor attaching to the catalytic converter. |
| 58000 mi US $275 |
Sudden loud high pitched whistling from under hood. Check engine light came on soon after. Pressure regulator valve / PCV failed and required replacement, along with gasket. Both were replaced. |
| 73700 mi US $1918 |
Performed the following RVUs: 17D9 - Updated Crank Case Breather and Turbo Pipe 24T3 - Updated IMRC Motor 24T4 - Updated Fuel Pressure Sender |
| 90000 mi | Engine light came on. Dealer says evap system fault, and needs fuel tank replacement @ $1800. Declined repair. |
| 139000 mi US $1160 |
Turbo recirculation valve and relay failure |
| 155000 mi US $864 |
Key stuck in ignition switch and car could not be switched off. Replaced steering column lock and switch. |
| 25000 mi US $54 |
PCV valve and hose repaired under TSB. |
| 52000 mi | I noticed sheen of oil on engine cover and increaesd oil consumption. Dealer repaced cam cover gasket, spark plugs and coil packs because they were oil soaked. Cost $0.00 |
| 100000 mi | Oil leak from the valve cover gasket. |
| 63860 mi | Engine tapping noise sounding like tappets knocking - multiple unsuccessful attempts to fix. |
| 85560 mi | Erratic idling & jerking on initial forward movement after starting the car. These were later said to be link but I doubt it since erratic idling has been corrected but leaping after starting still happens. Suspect dual clutch control unit. |
| 169880 mi R 575 |
Radiator Electric fan stopped working. Replaced both. |
| 69000 mi US $484 |
Engine light came on and dealer indicated thermostat was stuck open. Wanted $796 to fix but found another shop that would do it for $440 plus tax. |
| 92000 mi US $600 |
Car was vibrating upon acceleration. Ignition coils needed to be replaced. |
| 25000 mi US $50 |
Check engine light- fuel pressure sensor error. Researched, known issue. Covered under warranty, but chose to purchase and replace part myself to avoid the hassle of going to the dealer. Repair took less than an hour in the garage, part cost $50. |
| 75000 mi US $21 |
One coil pack failed, a problem for which Audi has extended the warranty. I opted to purchase the coil and replace it myself, as that was much less expensive than towing the car 30+ mi. to the dealer to "diagnose" the problem. |
| 17000 mi | Cold start problem with check engine light. Solution was reflash of ECU. |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
Fuel sensor in gas tank was replaced after engine light came on. |
| 14000 mi US $7 |
Engine needed a quart of oil just a few months after last oil change and with only 14,000 miles on it! A month later (in early July) another quart of oil was added. This sounds like more of the old VW oil burning problems from the 1970s. |
| 74300 mi | Excessive oil use continues. Wife had dealer reexamine car when she had to add 1.5 liters after ~2500 miles. Dealer cited VW policy and manual that such oil consumption is normal. |
| 46000 mi US $200 |
Continuing to use a lot of oil!@ Also, continuing to have tire balancing problems. Both of these have occurred since we got the car. |
| 94000 mi US $5000 |
Problem started in October. Audi Dealership failed to diagnose failing fuel pump. In Nov., problems got severe: hard starting, engine slow responsiveness, etc. This time they found failed fuel pump AND broken camshaft. We feel that their failure to diagnose the initial problems led to the camshaft damage. A fuel pump failure should not cause massive engine damage. |
2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 86000 mi US $450 |
Cooling system started to boil in reservoir. Diagnosed as bad gasket on coolant tank. Flush and fill with new coolant and replace tank and cap with gasket. |
| 38000 mi | CPU Flash. Flashing PRNDS on display. |
| 51000 mi | Two failed coilpacks. |
| 59000 mi | 4 coil packs replaced. One had failed other three replaced as part of recall |
| 85000 mi US $2000 |
Engine would not fire sparkplugs. Dealer took a week to root cause to the ECM and another 10 days to order and replace it. |
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