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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%)
Chart based on 218 repairs.
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 67 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
Engine not specified
| 57000 mi | massive oil consumption |
| 130400 mi US $1750 |
Check engine light - trips limp mode: lean fuel - replaced high pressure fuel pump, cam follower, PCV valve, in-tank fuel pump,etc. not resolved |
| 134000 mi US $750 |
Leak in exhaust flex pipe. Replaced exhaust down pipe, interim exhaust pipe and catalytic converter with after market high performance system (APR Brand). |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 44020 mi C $100 |
Car radio would turn itself off periodically (maybe once per hour). Tapping the on button turned it on. Mostly just annoying. They said the problem was related to the ignition switch (which was replaced). Time will tell if it worked. |
| 52700 mi C $1511 |
Engine was missing. After a few hours of diagnosis they said the engine had carbon buildup. They walnut blasted the carbon, replaced plugs, oil and a gasket. During a routine checkup, dealer found a damaged exhaust clamp. It was replaced. |
| 45000 mi | Poor fuel mileage in cold weather |
| 37700 mi C $100 |
Oil leak. Leaking fuel injectors. Performed carbon cleaning for intake ports & valves. Replaced all four fuel injectors, spark plugs, intake manifold. |
| 55800 mi | Engine was misfiring after start on very cold mornings, until it warms up. Spark plugs and coils were replaced, but the problem still occurs on cold mornings. |
| 57120 mi C $400 |
Engine was misfiring for several minutes on very cold mornings, until the engine warmed up. Replaced fuel filter. |
| 62780 mi | Cam follower replaced |
| 68820 mi | Faulty timing belt roller, squeaking at cold start. Dealer replaced roller and a new timing belt because the broken roller caused damage. |
| 78420 mi C $21 |
"Coolant Low" warning came on and the reservoir was empty. Last Service this fluid was not checked at the dealership. Pressure test was done and everything was deemed OK. Dealer refilled the reservoir at my expense. Running FINE! |
| 83480 mi C $600 |
Radiator leak and hose replacement. |
| 83540 mi C $35 |
Oil dipstick broke, crumbled and the o-ring was gone. The car didn't run right... |
| 100440 mi C $500 |
Loud slapping noise on cold start indicative of worn out cam chain timing tensioner. Replaced: -Cam Timing Chain -Cam Chain Tensioner - Camshaft Adjuster Bolt - HPFP O-Ring - Cam Follower - Valve Cover Gasket - PCV Gasket - Cam Cover Gasket |
| 101560 mi C $170 |
Broken thermostat causing cooling system malfunction (Stuck Open) I replaced the following: -Coolant G13 -Thermostat + hardware -2x Coolant Temp Sensors |
| 106640 mi C $460 |
New Clutch disc, pressure plate and flywheel. The clutch started to slip under power so it was just wear not mechanical failure. Fuel Filter Replacement |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Bad cam shaft, damage to cylinder, injection rail assembly. Identified as defective from the factory, replaced by dealership free of charge. Vacuum hoses needed replacing, paid roughly $400 for that. |
| 56600 mi | CEL, determined to be O2 sensor, backordered. O2 sensor came in, installed and normal. |
| 64000 mi | EPC indicator on dash |
| 86000 mi | EPC indicator on dash never successfully addressed. |
| 25000 mi | Car died on freeway in morning. Was low pressure fuel sensor that went bad according to dealer. Timing belt was also faulty causing brushing noise which needed to be replaced. Dealer replaced timing belt and low fuel pressure sensor. |
| 45300 mi | Power loss after 45k server. Took back to dealer and found faults in LPFP (low pressure fuel pump) and turbo diverter valve. Both replaced under warranty. |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
Engine throwing codes for "thrust sensor". Thrust sensor is a low pressure fuel sensore located on the high pressure fuel pump. Sensor is an easily replaceable item that costs about $50. After replacement the codes are gone. |
| 50000 mi | Wiring harness replaced in engine bay, causing ESP malfunction to display. Was told that problem was not with ESP but with throttle body harness, dealer was aware of tsb for this problem, but I was not given the number. |
| 67000 mi US $900 |
misfire cyl 1, fuel injector replaced, intake valves cleaned with chemical treatment |
| 74000 mi US $1000 |
Timing belt started squeaking. Belt replaced, waterpump replaced, serpentine belt replaced, cam seals, tensioner, related parts replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $275 |
diverter valve replaced, turbo underboost fault code |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 45000 mi US $550 |
TSB to resolve Fuel Pressure issue |
| 51900 mi US $300 |
Thermostat replaced |
| 69000 mi US $600 |
evap system. Replaced purge value and gas cap |
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat replaced, also had cam follower and oil change done. |
| 41540 mi C $40 |
Engine Light - P2181 Cooling System Performance Code - Coolant was low, was not verified/topped up during last service with dealer. Coolant refilled to proper level. |
| 41540 mi C $550 |
Exhaust was louder - Exhaust Collar replaced |
| 96000 mi US $366 |
Fuel injector in cylinder three was throwing a random misfire. Dealer replaced injector (warranty) and cleaned valves (the latter covered by the owner). |
| 159372 mi US $615 |
Thermostat replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $85 |
Coil pack went out. |
| 91000 mi | Replaced spark plugs. Cleaned out carbon in the intake and replaced injector. |
| 101000 mi | Turbo cutoff valve |
| 106700 mi US $1000 |
Water pump and timing belt replaced. Water pump had failed. |
| 85000 mi | Oil leak |
| 86000 mi | Open updates 17D9, 24T3, 24T4 [Campaign 17D9 - PCV Valve; 24T3 IMRC Motor; and 24T4 - Fuel Pressure Sensor https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/SB-10044087-2249.pdf] |
| 69900 mi US $1800 |
Misfire due to carbon deposits on intake valves. Decarb needed. Replace injector #2. Intake manifold sensor failure. Intake replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $1900 |
Carbon Buildup required cleaning; fuel injectors leaking, so all 4 replaced. |
| 8680 mi | Loose fuel line rattle. |
| 95000 mi US $4300 |
Fuel pump/cam follower failed. All replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $500 |
cylinder head worn causing misfire, replaced (along with plugs) |
| 5000 mi | Oxygen sensor failed. |
| 20200 mi | Crankcase breather valve replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $567 |
The dreaded diverter valve,06H145710DKT4, parts and labor. |
| 93000 mi US $436 |
Thermostat replaced. Required 3.7 labor hours and $60 in parts. |
| 32000 mi | Replaced the Tektronik Unit (Sensors and Valve Circuit Board) in the transmission with an updated version - a psuedo recall for specific years, models and manufactured dates. Works much better now. |
| 48000 mi | Replaced Water Pump - Coolant alarm came on and was leaking coolant An air hose was disconnected or loose. Check Engine Light came on 5 miles after Water Pump repair. |
| 49000 mi | Faulty Intake Manifold - replaced |
| 87000 mi US $85 |
Coolant pump leaking - replaced pump. This is the second coolant pump replacement on this car (first at 35,000 miles). |
| 16000 mi | New ignition switch to correct some problems with the console lights and radio. Also caused the door locks to lock and unlock for no reason. |
| 47200 mi US $70 |
whistling sound with pressure loss Fuel pressure sensor replacement |
| 55000 mi | PCV Valve |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 89280 mi | Cam belt (timing belt), water pump and alternator belt replacement. |
| 96820 mi | Bad differential pressure sensor for the DPF (Diesel) |
| 100440 mi $1 |
The exhaust pipe clamp got weakened by rust & broke, causing the exhaust pipe to rattle against the body, right under the gear stick. |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 120500 mi US $85 |
Accessory belt shredded. |
| 123000 mi | Accessory belt installed two months before failed. |
| 142000 mi US $575 |
Accessory belt and tensioner failed |
| 25000 mi | Engine idle speed is all over the place. Sometimes 600rpm. Sometimes 1100rpm. Took it in for a look. They thought they just had to do something to clean it out. Repair didn't work, so heading back again for round 2. Faulty sensor? Maybe. |
| 27300 mi | Engine idle speed still all over the place. They reset the computer. No change. They suggested replacing the throttle body, with no confidence that it might fix anything, so we skipped the repair. |
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