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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 1436 repairs.
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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 786 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 problems by year

before 2005 (0%)

2006 - 2008 (69%)

2009 - 2013 (18%)

2015 - 2016 (10%)

2017 - 2020 (2%)

Chart based on 1449 repair trips.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Personal Experiences of the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Personal Experiences: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The first car I drove is VW Passat full 2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have owned a number of VAG products in the past and have been very happy with them. I had also driven a previous model A3 in Europe and liked it there. full 2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Loved my previous S4s, had great experience with reliability full 2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Personal Experiences: Neutral
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
Love this car full 2016 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
 

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Problems and Repair Histories

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