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2012 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area

Engine (58%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

18577 mi	Water pump leaking; replaced
29337 mi	Water pump replaced (no failure) under Audi open campaign

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12800 mi	Found water pump leaking after road trip. This is the primary water pump and not the recirculating pump. Very concerned since car has low miles and is not driven hard at all. Found out this is a common problem across all 2.0T engines.
26500 mi	Water pump was found leaking again, had the first one fail at 13k and now here we are at 26k and another water pump failure. Obviously a very poor design, this is the 3rd repair on this vehicle. Very disappointed in Audi.

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146000 mi

emissions canister plugged and needed replacing.

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62620 mi

$300

The low coolent warning light came in, topped it up and later came on again. Mechanic found a defective hose and replaced it.

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93620 mi

$726

Faulty inlet manifold replaced, was causing engine warning light to appear yellow, and lowered performance of the car

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