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2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
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 147 repairs.
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 69440 mi | Battery was dead because i don't drive it often so charged my battery a day, afterwards problem solved |
| 71080 mi €330 |
Rear windscreen wiper failure due to broken wiper motor |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 22000 mi | Dead pixels in radio LCD. Replaced radio under warranty |
| 29500 mi | Blower motor failed |
| 29800 mi | Locking unit working intermittently (both from remote, or from lock/unlock door switch). |
| 59000 mi C $280 |
Corrosion on wire to horn, horn did not beep when car locked or unlocked. |
| 61160 mi C $280 |
Intermittent loss of power to instrument cluster, possibly caused by freezing weather. Shop could not identify problem, no repairs made. |
| 62820 mi C $1500 |
Three failed door lock actuators |
| 66030 mi C $290 |
Brake and trunk light |
| 70229 mi C $1200 |
Broken wired in harness to driver's door. Replace speaker in driver's door Replaced right rear door lock acutator |
| 71521 mi C $250 |
Replace driver door lock actuator. |
| 72403 mi C $150 |
Passenger door speaker cone blown, replaced with new Audi part. |
| 73140 mi C $200 |
Corrosion in right tail light bulb holder. Replace part with new Audi part. |
| 21000 mi | Car died on side of road. Dealer replaced alternator and battery. Didn't fix problem. Eventually replaced control module. |
| 42000 mi | Right rear door stopped locking and unlocking with remote or interior pushbutton. I took apart and repaired the power lock mechanism. Working for now, but may have to buy a replacement eventually. |
| 5000 mi | Outside temperature sensor displayed an incorrect value, was replaced. This was done as part of the 5000 mile service |
| 32000 mi | Replaced battery |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi | Lighting Controller Failure - half of the lights failed entirely. TPMS system failure |
| 76000 mi US $28 |
One of the filaments of a double filament bulb burnt out. It looked normal but the dashboard showed an alert. |
| 1000 mi | window motor replacement |
| 18000 mi US $60 |
battery died and could not hold a charge. Replaced |
| 52700 mi | Running lights and turn signals malfunctioned. Bulbs were okay. Fuse module needed replacement. |
| 49000 mi US $291 |
Passenger door lock failed. Won't lock. $450 parts and labor to replace motor One of two horns failed. $450 parts and labor quoted to replace. |
| 19300 mi | Headlamp and turn signal out completely on right side; needed new control module and fuse box; had to order parts. |
| 4000 mi | ring connector in steering column replaced, connector transmits airbag and steering wheel button signals. airbag not functional until replacement |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 45000 mi | Seatbelt sensor faulty |
| 2200 mi | Drivers side Window switch stopped automatically raising and lowering window with 1 press. |
| 60000 mi US $850 |
Fuse controlling right headlights melted instead of breaking requiring replacement of entire engine fuse box and fuses |
| 38000 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
| 50900 mi US $125 |
Horn replacement |
| 28520 mi | Power window motor/controller unit replaced. Issue was motor would continue to run after driver's window was already fully up. Would 'click' about 5 times. |
| 24000 mi | driver side turn signal was out. Dealer replaced the part. |
| 40000 mi | 4 light bulbs were out and were replaced. All were in the rear of the vehicle. |
| 43000 mi | Battery would not retain charge after 3 years |
| 96000 mi US $550 |
Frayed wiring harness in driver side door. unable to roll down window |
| 18500 mi US $110 |
Check engine light intermitently on/off over course of 2 weeks and then came on continuously. Dealer ran diagnostics and could find no problem. Reset check engine light (no other repairs done). |
| 20000 mi | Air conditioning sporatically would not work. Dealer ordered parts and replaced failing compressor under warranty. |
| 29600 mi | Horn not working (replaced both horns & coil in steering column under warranty). Horn not working. Had to replace both horns as well as coil in steering column. Replaced broken rear sunshade latch. Oil/filter change. |
| 64000 mi US $525 |
Rear passenger door lock had to be replaced. |
| 70000 mi | Recall:: Takata drivers side airbag (partial) replacement. Replaced inflator under recall. Not full recall replacement which is still forthcoming. |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 17360 mi $600 |
Ipod Dock stop working, they change for new one. |
| 26040 mi $180 |
The AC sometimes dont blow cold air. The dealer doesnt know why, but i have noticed that if i leave the temperature in low and start the engine that way it Works, otherwise sometimes dont work.To change the compressor is 1000+. |
| 34720 mi $9000 |
Preassure sensor failed, ac works intermittent some times blow cold air sometimes hot |
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