| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 8 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 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 79600 mi US $400 |
Replaced both front axles due to bad inner CV joints |
| 22000 mi | Clutch "exploded" at 21k miles due to throwout bearing failure. Flywheel, master and slave cylinder, throwout bearing, clutch disc, clutch material all had to be replaced. Dealer refused to warranty but Audi of America did cover repairs |
| 52000 mi US $85 |
"Software glitch" dealer ran a SW flash and said throttle body also was not sealed. Dealer had serviced the throttle body in August - I strongly suspect shoddy dealer work led to this issue and "SW Glitch" was covering their butts. |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $180 |
They replaced much of the wiring loom and the battery |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 72450 mi | Replaced failing mechatronics unit (DSG transmission controller) under 10yr/100k extended warranty. |
| 80500 mi US $500 |
replaced axel shaft |
| 89700 mi US $1500 |
Torn axel boots on both sides. Both axel shafts replaced |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 125hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 30380 mi $800 |
Transmission locked up on a hill, car wouldn't move either forward or reverse, though the gear selector was not locked in any position. |
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