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Saturn VUE and Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2015		 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Saturn VUE vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Saturn VUE and Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Saturn VUEs and Audi A3 / S3 / RS3s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Saturn VUEs and Audi A3 / S3 / RS3s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Saturn VUE and Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saturn VUE and Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 have been recently.

To see how frequently Saturn VUE and Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 go green! see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Saturn has a good reputation. see full Saturn VUE review
2005 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 This is my first Saturn and I do feel that the dealership came across with everything advertised. Solid facts, zero pressure from the salesman and none of the "let me go see what I can do" run around. see full Saturn VUE review
2004 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
CVT FWD		 That it has a reputation of being a sporty SUV and the image portrays that. see full Saturn VUE review
2004 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Great SL, many people I knew really liked their Saturns see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 When I bought this vehicle new, Saturn had a great reputation - one I personally experienced growing up in a family of Saturns. see full Saturn VUE review
Saturn VUE Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Saturn - enough said see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Well its out of business, enough said. see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Saturn is no more...what else can I say? see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Depreciation is fast for the brand. see full Saturn VUE review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Audi has highest German-made value retention. Buy a 1-year old certified pre-owned and save the 20% depreciation in the first year. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Audi is well known for their engineering prowess, and that was a big plus for me. They may not be the best-knwon luxury make, but they are making a big push in the U.S. market for brand awareness. At the dealer, customer treatment is extraordinary! see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 The Audis are known have reliable engines (except maybe for 2.0TDI) and offer a very well balanced ride. Also the finishing, materials and styling in the interior are of high quality. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 I love pulling into a parking lot and having the nicest car. Audi brings respect. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Owned three - all bulletproof, best interiors in the business, high safety margin see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Reputation for quality influenced decision to buy. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Premium small car with big car features, well built with good handling see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review