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2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (3%)
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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 218 repairs.
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (85%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 25820 mi | Roof trim was not flush and was a bit loose. Dealer ordered parts and trim now is tight and lies flush. |
| 37480 mi C $75 |
Had to replace lost rear tow hook door that must have fallen off the car. Dealer had trouble matching paint colour. Required custom paint. |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 55000 mi | Armrest latch broken. |
| 54000 mi US $190 |
The center armrest/console latch broke, requiring replacement of the entire armrest at a cost of $190. The part was installed at the dealer at no charge. |
| 140 mi US $10 |
Rear portion (shell) of driver's seat separated. Resolved issue with epoxy. The latch on the armrest lid broke. |
| 149800 mi US $5 |
Rear portion (shell) of driver and passenger's seats separated. Resolved issue with epoxy. |
| 14000 mi | Roof molding popped out of position so they added more clips to keep them in position. |
| 29000 mi | The rear part of the drivers seat became detached from (glue). This is the second time in <1 year. |
| 80700 mi | Rear seat armrest would not open/come down due to a faulty mechanical latch - replaced armrest. |
| 82000 mi US $85 |
Sliding sunshade on rear moon-roof would not clip to stay closed. |
| 92000 mi | Sliding sunshade on front moon-roof would not stay latched/closed due to faulty clasp. |
| 61000 mi US $450 |
Seat back came unglued. |
| 94700 mi US $150 |
Armrest cover broke, had to be replaced. Passenger sun visor clip broke, was replaced. |
| 36000 mi US $50 |
Replaced broken "stone guard" that was rattling on the rear suspension. Probably a bad plastic design, which would explain why Audi redesigned them. When I first got my car they rattled. The fix was to tighten them up. |
| 15000 mi | Open skye clunking noise. Said it might be roof clips which they replaced, but clearly the dealer did not attempt to identify the problem fore they made an assumption and replaced parts. |
| 21000 mi | passenger side rain gutter molding was loose |
| 26000 mi | passenger side rain gutter popped out and bent..caused a chip in the trunk the dealer painted |
| 2000 mi | After delivery, I noticed a scratch (about half-inch in length) on front hood driver's side that gouged thru the finish level of paint. Scratch was touched up and buffed but area was not repainted. Since it was so small, I let this imperfection go. |
| 6000 mi | Small rattle in sky roof. Lubed with silicone spray and added felt to front liner whch elimiated rattle. |
| 9000 mi | roof trim needed clip replacements -- came loose in track |
| 9200 mi | The exterior roof rail molding (ftor on d&p sides) separated again and had to be replaced and reinstalled in a more secure manner The edge of the displaced molding had scratched the paint on the back hatch so it had to be refinished as wel |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 100 mi | Roof trim pieces came loose (popping up in rear), damaged hatch spoiler. Repaired under warranty. |
| 11000 mi | Roof rack rails are normally covered by clip-in strips. This is the third time, in three years, that those clips failed and the strips poked up. They replaced the clips and it's now as it's supposed to be. We'll see if it lasts. Roof rack rails are normally covered by clip-in strips. This is the third time, in three years, that those clips failed and the strips poked up. They replaced the clips and it's now as it's supposed to be. We'll see if it lasts. |
| 20200 mi US $300 |
Rear sunroof shade had broken latch. Had to replace the whole shade. (Price is mostly labor charges.) |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 19840 mi | Noise at idle from under drivers seat - dealer said they couldn't find the issue but it was evident when I started the car after service. |
| 27900 mi | Centre console clip broken - console lid needs replacing. Parts ordered but waiting on delivery Fixed four rattles throughout car |
| 32240 mi | The new console clip wasn't ever installed. The dealer later told me that it wouldn't be fixed under warranty, and would cost about $400! So I decided to just live with the broken clip. |
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