| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (56%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (2%)
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 61 repairs.
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (67%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 41840 mi C $275 |
Replaced dead battery |
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 103000 mi US $125 |
Noted increased time for the AC to start. Checked by dealership, and concluded the compressor will eventually stop working. No leaks, but pressure too high and will stop working. |
| 53300 mi US $400 |
Car would not start, towed to shop. Diagnosed defective battery, replaced, tested electrical system. |
| 74000 mi US $150 |
Battery just died without warning and could not be jump started, not even by garage. |
| 5000 mi | Heated seats did not work! Dealer insisted seats working as designed. We searched problem and found a software fix that dealer did not know about. Heat has now improved but not like the A4's (6 of them) we had in past. Disappointed in Audi. |
| 17700 mi US $100 |
took in for recalls and they also replaced a taillight lamp. |
| 67700 mi US $100 |
relay replacement |
| 51500 mi | battery could not hold charge |
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 73160 mi C $600 |
blower motor replaced. audi dealer cost 700 $ small mechanic shop 550. both after market blower 87.50 plus 0.5 hours work |
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