2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2007

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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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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 17 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

76000 mi

US $600
left rear wheel bearing replaced 
102300 mi

A $195
Rear left wheel bearing replaced 

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

160000 mi

US $370
Shocks and struts 
186000 mi

US $120
Replaced outer rear A-arm bushing. 
55690 mi

US $415
Diagnosis fee for rear shock replacement Rear shocks needed replacement immediately on CPO car Sway bar link replaced 
93000 mi

US $300
Control arm bushing 
83160 mi

C $700
Wheel bearing replaced (left rear wheel) 
10000 mi Bad right front wheel bearing replaced. intermittent CEL - noted as intake manifold flap sticking. 
85560 mi Total loss of power steering after starting the car. Driving reverse a long distance had no effect. Driving straight forward a short distance restored power steering. Every time ignition is switched off/on the power steering would be gone. 
141680 mi

R 250
Suspension bushes worn out. Replaced. To be fair, I live on a dirt road and this car has sport suspension. Car handling had not been affected. I requested change because I could see they were already torn and would break through any time. 

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

127000 mi

US $2200
Electronic Steering Rack failed. Rack replaced and steering re-aligned 
136000 mi

US $2200
Rear of the vehicle was bottoming out with light loads and handling was deteriorating. Replaced suspension. 
83000 mi

US $970
Wheel bearings starting to fail. 
54000 mi

US $1388
Both Front Suspension Lower Control Arms Rear Bushings were separated causing play 

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2007 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Suspension Problems

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