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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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Chart based on 218 repairs.
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 162000 mi US $700 |
Front struts, a common repair for any car over 150k, I think. |
| 78880 mi US $250 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced |
| 26000 mi US $100 |
After maintenance trip at 25k + Tire rotation and balance, car had an alignment issue (pulled to the right when not holding wheel, and wheel centered car pulled to right). Dealer did 4 wheel alignment, told tracks straight, does not. Took to outside shop for alignment issue as confidence for dealer was VERY low. Shop quoted alignment to fix issue, aligned and told it should track straight, STILL has same issue. Shop is now unresponsive... |
| 84000 mi US $800 |
Rear shocks not functioning properly, started cupping the tires & giving uneven radial wear pattern. Replaced w/ aftermarket H&R Sport Cup springs and shocks all around. New tires as well but those weren't included in reported price total. |
| 83480 mi C $600 |
Rear wheel bearing replacement, both left and right humming badly. 280$ |
| 101060 mi C $280 |
Rear shocks absorbers both left and right blew.... replaced with bilsteins B8 shocks. |
| 104160 mi C $1000 |
Both left and right outer tie rods replaced. Front shocks, shock mounts / bearings replaced. Stabilizer bars, control arms (changed to aluminum), control arm bushings, ball joints both left and right, rear shock mounts, |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 148000 mi US $1300 |
sway bar links, shocks replaced |
| 4340 mi | rear sway bar loose |
| 63240 mi C $1273 |
Wheel bearing needed replacing |
| 159372 mi US $818 |
Lower front control arm bushings replaced |
2008 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 32240 mi A $700 |
Wheel bearing was faulty - replaced under extended warranty. Extended warranty didn't pay for wheel alignment. |
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