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2007 Audi A3 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 288 repairs.
2007 Audi A3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 194 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Audi A3
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| Audi A3 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 200938000 mi | Replaced my ignition coils for the 2nd time. | ||
| Apr 201043000 mi | Squeaking from engine, engine mount straps replaced. Could not diagnose cold start problem. | ||
| Audi A3 in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 201366000 miUS $700 | Recall related ignition misfire issue | ||
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 201570000 miUS $500 | Carbon buildup | ||
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 20085000 mi | Didn't screw the gas cap on tightly, which resulted in a warning message, which I corrected by tightening the cap. A little later got an error message. Apparently this is a normal result, but I did have to go to the dealer for them to turn the message off | ||
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014130000 miUS $1000 | Replaced heater core. | ||
| Audi A3 in Maryland, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201051400 mi | Drivers side window intermittently fails to open. Repeated issue. | ||
| Audi A3 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 201139100 mi | Window regulator was making noises as if about to fail. Dealer elected to replace before warranty expired. | ||
| Aug 201146000 miUS $200 | Missing when cold | ||
| Oct 201153500 miUS $100 | Missing when cold but no "check engine" light came on. Took techs a long time to diagnose, and I think they ultimately just started replacing stuff until it was fixed. CPO warranty paid for all but $100, and I had a great car for a week. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 200925000 mi | Rhythmic chirping noise when engine is cold. Dealer replaced timing belt cover. Problem seemed solved, but noise has returned. EGR Valve replaced. Dealer said there was a TSB that valves could have been faulty. Light for driver's side vanity mirror (on visor) failed. Dealer said it was the switch, and replaced entire visor. | ||
| Feb 201038300 mi | Rear windshield squirter had stopped working. | ||
| Audi A3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Dec 200948000 mi | Coolant Sensor Malfunction Coolant Sensor Replaced | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jul 200953000 mi | Very sporadically, sound from radio would suddenly go away. Needed to turn off radio to get it back. | ||
| Feb 201180000 miUS $50 | Check Engine light went on. Dealer ran diagnostic: cold engine misfire (dealer stated that it was more than likely due to carbon buildup). Light stayed on for about another week, and then went away. | ||
| Apr 201182700 mi | A portion of one of the "digits" in the odometer on our Audi A3 is out. It would cost over a $1,000 to repair (since the entire console needs to be replaced). | ||
| May 2012100000 mi | A portion of one of the "digits" in the odometer remains out | ||
| May 2014137000 miUS $1000 | Replaced AC compressor | ||
| Dec 2015167000 mi | Radiator leaking - replaced | ||
| Jun 2018202000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump was starting to fail and was replaced. | ||
| Audi A3 in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201044000 mi | Drivers bottom outside seat bolster split. Repeat problem for this car - that area is vinyl, not leather, like the center panel. | ||
| Jul 201152000 miUS $300 | Minor valve cover gasket oil leak | ||
| Dec 201153000 miUS $35 | Coil pack went out | ||
| Apr 201261000 mi | PCV valve problem caused pressurization that puch a small amount of oil out he filler cap Fuel pressure regulator replaced as part of a TSB on the last visit failed or was installed incorrectly. | ||
| Dec 2014100000 miUS $100 | Replaced coil packs to cure a hesitation. Very simple | ||
| Apr 2015105000 miUS $80 | Washer fluid resivoir leaking | ||
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 200922000 mi | Air Conditioning compressor failure. Repaired under warranty so cost is unknown. | ||
| Jan 201035000 mi | Exterior trim was loose, had it repaired during 35,000 mile service. Dealer reported a TSB so I'll bring it back for a permanent repair. Although the temporary fix looks pretty good. | ||
| Jun 201042000 mi | Exterior trim replaced. | ||
| Feb 201376000 miUS $600 | left rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Feb 201489000 miUS $5 | Reglued the back of the driver seat back on | ||
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201346600 miUS $350 | tear in CV boot | ||
| Audi A3 in Germany Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201155180 mi€160 | failed exhaust sensor; 10 minute replacement; free coffee | ||
| Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia May 0 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Jun 201257660 mi | Vent fan bearing ringing noise. Pulled fan out and lightly greased bearings. Water marks noticed. Plenum cover was warped by sun and not contacting the windscreen over half the width with a gap at the end of up to 5mm. Added two screws to force it harder against the wind screen. Not perfect but new plenum was over $400. | ||
| Jul 201465300 miA $120 | Engine idle speed surging and high pitch scream from hot engine. High oil consumption - low level alarm. Fault assumed to be V belt but found ripped diaphragm on PCV valve. Replaced original type F PCV with new type N PCV. | ||
| Sep 201466340 mi | Axle diff oil leaking on LHS rear inner CV boot or diff seal. | ||
| Aug 202188464 miA $39 | Leaking oil down back of engine block. Replaced camshaft cover formed gasket. Old gasket was hardened and leaking. | ||
| Jan 2023102300 miA $195 | Rear left wheel bearing replaced Vacuum oump seals leaking oil. Replaced seals and cleaned up oil. Front left CV joint boot cracked and leaking grease on wheel | ||
| Mar 2023109740 miA $1250 | Tooth belt replacement and crankshaft seals, waterpump, belt tensioner.etc. | ||
| Audi A3 in Maryland, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201254813 miUS $85 | Replaced a leaking radiator that was damaged by undetermined causes The master window switch in the drivers side was replaced. The window completely stoppped working on the drivers side. | ||
| Jun 201254865 miUS $700 | The CV Joint was cracked it was found by tech during and inspection | ||
| Jul 201259000 miUS $85 | The window on the passenger side would not go up using the passenger side controls. the part was replaced | ||
| Feb 201371200 miUS $85 | The coolant light flashed vigorously when i would start the car. I took it in and they replaced the coolant resevoir The center console latch broke. Excessive oil consumption. Car was down over 1 quart of oil in less than 3,000 miles. Car was taken in and the oil diagnostic mode was activated on the car. Drove for 1k as instructed. levels rechecked. Came back "normal range". topped off. | ||
| Mar 201373000 miUS $85 | The gas cap was faulty and was allowing vapor to escape. This signaled my check engine light to come on. | ||
| Sep 201383000 miUS $85 | The check engine light came on, then off again, then on steady. THe EVAP Purge valve was replaced under warranty with an 85.00 deductible. | ||
| Jan 201472000 miUS $85 | The CV boot was torn. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201497400 miUS $765 | CV boot cracked, 265 Right axle cracked, possibly missed in December, 500 | ||
| Oct 2014101000 miUS $600 | Fly wheel failure Problem turned out to be the fuel pump flange. Still needed an ignition coil. | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 20072000 mi | Open Sky sunshade clip broken, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 20075000 mi | A/C quit working, replaced entire system. | ||
| Dec 200827000 mi | Rear opensky shade latch. | ||
| Jan 201895000 miUS $220 | Replaced Coil Packs and Spark Plugs. Replaced the DV valve. | ||
| Audi A3 in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201065000 miUS $70 | A/C developed stench. Had system cleaned by mechanic. Stench came back. I replaced the pollen filter. It seems to have cleared up. | ||
| Oct 201195000 miUS $220 | Cam gaskets were leaking oil into the spark plug wells and shorting them out. Gasket was replaced stopping the leak. | ||
| Dec 201197000 miUS $250 | MAF sensor | ||
| Dec 2012113000 miUS $100 | Check engine light, misfire. Buildup on the valves from the direct injection problem. Mechanic used Seafoam sucked into the intake manifold to clean it up. Will probably need a repeat again soon. | ||
| Feb 2013115800 miUS $125 | Coil died. | ||
| Nov 2013125000 miUS $120 | Second time a coil pack has failed. | ||
| Mar 2017149000 miUS $600 | Leaking clutch slave cylinder. Went ahead and replaced all clutch components. | ||
| Mar 2018154000 miUS $200 | Replaced turbocharger diverter/bypass valve. | ||
| Audi A3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 201035000 mi | Stereo head unit volume cycles up and down on its own. Head unit replaced by dealer under warranty. Roof trim clips replaced, recall item. | ||
| Dec 201038000 mi | Fan control unit in the climate control stopped working, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201140000 miUS $25 | Coolant level warning on very cold days. Visual inspection shows levels below min on cold starts. Light turns off after car warms up. Problem solved by adding small amount of coolant purchased from dealer. | ||
| Feb 201143000 mi | Engine misfiring 2 days after taking it to a dealer to inspect for issues concerning increased oil and fuel consumption. Car un-drivable. Dealer could not replicate issue but found fault codes in computer consistent with my observations. Sudden excessive oil consumption, 2.5 times normal oil consumption and sudden 20% decrease in gas milage. Awaiting diagnostics from dealer, car still under warranty. Two days after visit for oil and fuel overconsumption, engine is misfiring, rendering vehicle inoperable. Towed to dealer. Dealer can't replicate issue but finds fault codes in computer consistent with misfire. No repair made or attempted. | ||
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201029000 mi | Trim piece came loose and replaced | ||
| Jul 201135000 miUS $950 | Timing belt was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 2015117000 miUS $223 | Heater blower motor failed to blow air | ||
| Mar 2016128000 miUS $130 | Door lock actuator failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2021186000 miUS $120 | Replaced lower engine mount / dogbone bushing. Replaced outer rear A-arm bushing. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States May 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jun 201031000 mi | On my way home from Vegas to LA, in 113 degree heat, power would cut out unless I added much more pressure to accelerator. Check engine light came on. Problem stopped once I reached LA. Cause was a bad fuel pressure sensor. There is a TSB. | ||
| Oct 201150300 miUS $85 | The idle was erratic, changing between 800 to about 1500 RPM. It is a common issue for the VW/ Audi 2.0T engine where the PCV valve developed a leak. It was covered by the CPO warranty although I had to pay $85 as a copay. | ||
| Jun 201259000 miUS $85 | Rear windshield wiper motor stopped working. I had it replaced at the dealership under the CPO warranty with an $85 copay. | ||
| Jun 201480000 miUS $50 | Low coolant warning showing when engine was cold, even though there was plenty of fluid. Warning would go away as soon as engine warmed up. Reservoir sensor went bad. I had reservoir changed at next service. | ||
| Feb 201587000 mi | AC heating flap stuck, no heat in the left side of the car. | ||
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jul 201044200 mi | Torn CV boot detected during routine maintenance; parts ordered - to be replaced this week. Installed new CV boot. | ||
| Aug 201273780 miC $2100 | Compressor blew and needed to be replaced Turbo hose (?) and intake manifold replaced (TSB) | ||
| Jan 2014C $700 | Exhaust system clamp replaced Wheel bearing replaced (left rear wheel) | ||
| Jun 2014108500 miC $400 | Brake shield rusted and became dislodged - replaced. | ||
| May 2015122760 miC $500 | Calipers replaced on both back brakes after one started leaking brake fluid. | ||
| Sep 2015128340 miC $250 | Wire corroded - left vehicle dead. | ||
| Feb 2016137740 mi | Replaced torn CV boot | ||
| Dec 2016156240 miC $1200 | Significant oil leak - Oil cooler and oil filter housing replaced. | ||
| Jun 2018187240 mi | Fans failed - replaced. | ||
| Audi A3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| May 200932000 mi | AC compressor froze Air Bag light on caused by passenger seat belt latch | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 200835480 mi | PCV valve failed. Roof rails had lifted from the roof Repaired roof side rails | ||
| Dec 201073000 miUS $1100 | Replaced both front and rear open sky shade latches | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201254000 mi | weak battery | ||
| Audi A3 in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201124000 mi | A number of interior rattles and squeaks that drove me crazy when sold. | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Apr 201452000 miUS $250 | The air conditioning pressure switch failed. | ||
| May 201673300 miUS $900 | Engine mount bolts were left loose following timing belt change, engine dropped causing damage to several parts. Replaced cracked CV boots and a vacuum line while it was at the shop. | ||
| Sep 201899000 miUS $1400 | Replaced AC compressor. | ||
| Dec 2018100000 miUS $250 | Starter motor failed. Two replacement starters also failed before buying OEM part. | ||
| Audi A3 in South Africa Dec 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 200958900 mi | Loss of electrical current when switching ignition off and on. Battery change and software upgrades solved the issue. | ||
| Dec 200963860 mi | Glovebox hinge broke because of faulty glovebox breaker (damper). Engine tapping noise sounding like tappets knocking - multiple unsuccessful attempts to fix. | ||
| Sep 201078120 mi | Tailgate actuator problem making it difficult or not possible to open tailgate. | ||
| Feb 201183080 mi | Removed Parrot Bluetooth car kit on account of excessive current draw resulting in run-down battery. | ||
| Mar 201183080 mi | Window collision sensitivity was too high resulting in front windows bouncing down too often. Re-training the window was tedious. Since new, dealership would change switch but not the actuators. Replacing the actuators resolved the problem. | ||
| Jun 201185560 mi | Total loss of power steering after starting the car. Driving reverse a long distance had no effect. Driving straight forward a short distance restored power steering. Every time ignition is switched off/on the power steering would be gone. Erratic idling & jerking on initial forward movement after starting the car. These were later said to be link but I doubt it since erratic idling has been corrected but leaping after starting still happens. Suspect dual clutch control unit. | ||
| Sep 201188660 miR 125 | S-Tronic gearbox smoothness on take-off in 1st gear or reverse deteriorated over time. Car would jerk/hesitate/jerk when taking off for the first time (forward or reverse). Mechanical adjustments were made and the problem is resolved. Attempted aircon regas only to discover that the compressor was at fault. sometime switching on and sometimes not. Repair shop billed for diagnosis since car is under extended maintenance plan from dealer. Car will go to dealer later. | ||
| May 2014141680 mi | Suspension bushes worn out. Replaced. To be fair, I live on a dirt road and this car has sport suspension. Car handling had not been affected. I requested change because I could see they were already torn and would break through any time. Same old battery problem that has plagued this car since new. Battery lasts approximately 1year. | ||
| Sep 2015169880 miR 575 | Radiator Electric fan stopped working. Replaced both. | ||
| Audi A3 in Hawaii, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 2010105700 mi | Bluetooth module. | ||
| Audi A3 in Nebraska, United States May 2007 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201036000 mi | EPC and ESP lights coming on, sometimes also CEL. Would then reset itself. Took dealer three trips to diagnose and fix. Overall they replaced the throttle body and rewired from TB to ECM twice. The second rewire did the trick. | ||
| Jan 201141000 miUS $60 | Car seems to be "consuming" coolant from what should be a closed system. No leaks were seen from a visual standpoint. A pressure test indicated no leaks & no coolant found in oil. Therefore their conclusion is that there is no problem? | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States May 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 20075000 mi | CD changer ate CD's and refused to eject them on the day of delivery. Rattle in rear of car. Not normal. Dealer claimed they could not duplicate. Since the sound was not horribly loud, i'm sure they felt "it was normal" CD changer replaced when part received. | ||
| Nov 200944000 mi | CEL came on. Code pulled and a throttle body solenoid was replaced. | ||
| Dec 200944000 mi | 2 items brought in to be repaired prior to warranty expiring: 1. light on drivers side sunshade mirror went out; 2. front sunroof shade was sticking in the tracks; both parts ordered. | ||
| Jan 201045500 mi | Brought in car for replacement of 2 parts previously ordered. Installed. 45k service performed at same time. Installed new sunroof shade. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20075000 mi | Complained to dealer about mushy brakes. Dealers said normal, but still don't think so. | ||
| Oct 201552200 miUS $1300 | Failed thermostat Window regulator failed with window down. | ||
| Jul 201755000 mi | Driver's side Takata airbag replacement. | ||
| Audi A3 in Bulgaria Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201677500 mi$30 | RNS-E is consuming power even when the engine is off and the car is locked. | ||
| Audi A3 in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2007 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 20077000 mi | Dash rattles cured. | ||
| Oct 200710000 mi | Bad right front wheel bearing replaced. intermittent CEL - noted as intake manifold flap sticking. | ||
| Aug 200928000 mi | Window switches on drivers door became sticky and intermittent. | ||
| Jun 201034000 mi | Repair sunshade latch. Also replaced roof trim (TSB). Dealer also replaced intake flapper and ignition coils (Audi TSB's), and did a complete free detail on the car. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 200715000 mi | there was a single click noise when the steering wheel was turned. The problem was resolved and described as a loose spring in the airbag compartment. | ||
| Dec 200943000 mi | Coolant light came on two days in a row (in the 30s) when I started the car and started backing up. When I stopped the car and turned it back on, the light would not come back on. | ||
| Aug 201162500 miUS $300 | some intake valve was broken -- the engine EMS light was on. replaced valve. | ||
| Dec 201493000 mi | coolant warning light would go off every morning. They checked the coolant levels and everything seemed in order so they just reset the error. Seems to have fixed the problem. engine warning light went on for a week. Diagnosed as the intake valves and gaskets needed cleaning for the price of $930. Decided to try fuel additive first to try to clean it without repairs. | ||
| May 201599400 miUS $800 | engine warning light on. Diagnosed as the intake valves and gaskets needed cleaning | ||
| Jun 2016109000 miUS $1500 | new blower | ||
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018160000 miUS $370 | Shocks and struts | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Oct 20079000 mi | Gas line rattle behind glove box. | ||
| Mar 201028000 mi | Fuel pump sensor replace by dealer under service/repair bulletin. Some clips on body were also replaced. | ||
| Sep 201031000 mi | Turbo relief valve replaced through warranty. | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Mar 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Aug 20075000 mi | Roof moulding strip alongside Open Sky panel was beginning to lift. | ||
| Jan 200810000 mi | Failed oxygen sensor attaching to the catalytic converter. | ||
| Mar 200928000 mi | Faulty air temperature sensor and air coolant leak. | ||
| Audi A3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Oct 20074000 mi | A button on the radio sticks. The head unit needs to be replaced. New head unit has been ordered. | ||
| Mar 200816000 mi | Radio Button sticks (needed replacement of radio). | ||
| Apr 200931000 mi | I took into shop for bad engine hose replacement/yellow check engine light. | ||
| Oct 200939000 mi | Driver side window retracted and would not adjust anymore (stayed in the retracted position). | ||
| Jun 201048000 mi | Needed small part that allowed trunk to lift properly. | ||
| Jul 201048000 miUS $36 | brake light needed to be changed | ||
| Aug 201048000 mi | Brake light cover was leaking and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 200818000 miUS $46 | My bulb-out warning light came on for my license plate lights. I changed the bulb with a bulb that is proven to work, but it still wouldn't power on. It looked to me like an electrical problem. However, Audi simply changed the bulb and it worked. Odd. | ||
| Sep 201366000 mi | License plate lights melted sockets, no longer functioning. Entire latch unit needed to be replaced, which houses the license plate lights. Part ended up back ordered for a few days. | ||
| Jun 201780000 miUS $2100 | Timing belt, water pump, thermostat. | ||
| Jun 201883000 miUS $900 | A/C was taking 5 to 10 minutes to start blowing cold air. Temperature wasn't getting below 57 degrees F. Visited dealer for a "diagnostic" and got reamed with a $300 diagnostic bill, for something I had already suspected. Then Audi quoted me $2,100 to replace the A/C compressor. I went to a local trusted auto repair shop who was able to do the same job for $900. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 200817000 mi | Cold start problem with check engine light. Solution was reflash of ECU. | ||
| Sep 200820000 mi | Rear center armrest lid clasp broke. The lid to the center armrest storage area could not be latched due to broken item. | ||
| Nov 200822000 mi | Left bottom seat bolster on Sport seat is cracking. Unannounced visit to dealer to report problem. Dealer stated there was no fix as the cracking was normal wear and tear, and would not be covered by the dealer. | ||
| Jan 200922000 mi | Dealer will not cover cost of repairing driver side seat bolster on Sport seat. | ||
| May 200927000 mi | Rear center armrest hinge (1 of 2 hinges on either side of the armrest lid) broke. Glued the plastic hinge at home. Was told by Livermore Audi they would not cover the repair. | ||
| Mar 201035000 miUS $625 | driver side passenger window was scratched due to misaligned window trim. Rear console hinge broke, as well as lid latch. | ||
| Feb 201143000 miUS $300 | Fuel sensor in gas tank was replaced after engine light came on. | ||
| Aug 201146000 miUS $375 | Fabric wind deflector on Open Sky tore and was replaced by dealer at owner cost. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201255300 miUS $500 | Power window cable failed and was replaced. | ||
| Audi A3 in Washington, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 201363300 mi | coolant guage not functioning. Replaced coolant tank. | ||
| Sep 201469000 miUS $484 | Engine light came on and dealer indicated thermostat was stuck open. Wanted $796 to fix but found another shop that would do it for $440 plus tax. | ||
| Jan 201768300 miUS $483 | refrigerant leak and bad AC high pressure sensor | ||
| Nov 201792000 miUS $600 | Car was vibrating upon acceleration. Ignition coils needed to be replaced. | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Aug 200825000 miUS $50 | Check engine light- fuel pressure sensor error. Researched, known issue. Covered under warranty, but chose to purchase and replace part myself to avoid the hassle of going to the dealer. Repair took less than an hour in the garage, part cost $50. | ||
| Sep 201057000 mi | Plastic backing piece came loose on both front seats at the top. Both were held on with adhesive from the factory. Reattached with silicone-based adhesive. Performed repair myself, so no cost (had the adhesive on hand.) | ||
| Jun 201168000 mi | Fault code for A/C interior temperature sensor and fan. Self repaired by disassembling climate control unit and cleaning sensor and fan. Problem has not recurred. | ||
| Jan 201275000 miUS $21 | One coil pack failed, a problem for which Audi has extended the warranty. I opted to purchase the coil and replace it myself, as that was much less expensive than towing the car 30+ mi. to the dealer to "diagnose" the problem. | ||
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201255690 miUS $415 | Diagnosis fee for rear shock replacement Rear armrest broken. Attempted repair (failed) Rock stuck in brake heat shield Cpo car seatback fell off CPO car had defective window switch Rear arm rest broken on newly certified car Rear shocks needed replacement immediately on CPO car Sway bar link replaced Rear wiper motor replaced | ||
| Sep 201256391 miUS $783 | Fuel pump replacement | ||
| Aug 201362000 miUS $1485 | Interior door handle broke | ||
| Apr 201793000 miUS $300 | Control arm bushing | ||
| Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201036000 mi | Window would not roll up, replaced motor. | ||
| Audi A3 in Arizona, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201158000 miUS $275 | Sudden loud high pitched whistling from under hood. Check engine light came on soon after. Pressure regulator valve / PCV failed and required replacement, along with gasket. Both were replaced. | ||
| May 201273700 miUS $1918 | A/C compressor failure. Compressor, receiver/drier, expansion valve and associated parts replaced. System purged and recharged. Performed the following RVUs: 17D9 - Updated Crank Case Breather and Turbo Pipe 24T3 - Updated IMRC Motor 24T4 - Updated Fuel Pressure Sender | ||
| Jul 201278000 miUS $563 | AC fan slowly died. Fresh air fan replaced, 1K1-820-015-J | ||
| Mar 201390000 mi | Engine light came on. Dealer says evap system fault, and needs fuel tank replacement @ $1800. Declined repair. | ||
| Nov 2013100000 miUS $725 | Replace split front outer CV boots. | ||
| Jul 2016139000 miUS $1160 | Turbo recirculation valve and relay failure Rear window regulator failure | ||
| May 2017151000 miUS $60 | Replaced right headlight bulb | ||
| Jul 2018155000 miUS $864 | Key stuck in ignition switch and car could not be switched off. Replaced steering column lock and switch. | ||
| Audi A3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jun 200814000 miUS $7 | Engine needed a quart of oil just a few months after last oil change and with only 14,000 miles on it! A month later (in early July) another quart of oil was added. This sounds like more of the old VW oil burning problems from the 1970s. | ||
| Jan 201176800 mi | Excessive oil use continues. Wife had dealer reexamine car when she had to add 1.5 liters after ~2500 miles. Dealer cited VW policy and manual that such oil consumption is normal. | ||
| Nov 201146000 miUS $200 | Continuing to use a lot of oil!@ Also, continuing to have tire balancing problems. Both of these have occurred since we got the car. | ||
| Dec 201584000 miUS $100 | Power outlet fuses keep blowing. Repaired. Worked for a day and then failed again. | ||
| Dec 201794000 miUS $5000 | Problem started in October. Audi Dealership failed to diagnose failing fuel pump. In Nov., problems got severe: hard starting, engine slow responsiveness, etc. This time they found failed fuel pump AND broken camshaft. We feel that their failure to diagnose the initial problems led to the camshaft damage. A fuel pump failure should not cause massive engine damage. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Aug 2007 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 200925000 miUS $54 | Short circuit in driver's side sun visor, rendered light for vanity mirror inoperative. Rear wiper washer jet replaced. Rear armrest replaced to repair brokem latch. PCV valve and hose repaired under TSB. | ||
| Jan 201141 mi | Window regulator for driver's side rear window detached from window. Regulator replaced. Cost $0.00 I noticed sheen of oil on engine cover and increaesd oil consumption. Dealer repaced cam cover gasket, spark plugs and coil packs because they were oil soaked. Cost $0.00 1. Replaced broken window regulator, driver side back door -- warranttee 2. Replaced retainer clip for driver side sunshade -- warranttee 3. Leaking valve cover gasket: replaced gasket, spark plugs and ignition coils -- warranttee | ||
| Aug 2015100000 mi | Oil leak from the valve cover gasket. | ||
| Audi A3 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 200815000 mi | Driver's window squeaking due to being out of alignment. Window realigned. Problem solved. Covered by warranty. Parking brake light and warning tone coming on intermittently while driving. Problem localized to a short in a wire. Plastic molding on roof rail could potentially come loose. Dealer pointed-out issue and placed additional clips to better secure. | ||
| Jul 200927000 miUS $50 | PCV valve failed | ||
| Apr 201037000 mi | Rattle in headliner isolated to gasket associated with sunroof. Gasket replaced. Rattle fixed. | ||
| Feb 201147000 mi | In dash LED computer display had a progressively growing squiggly line that was obscuring the display. Dealer replaced entire instrument display under warranty. | ||
| May 201376000 mi | The 12v power wire to the driver's door broke from fatigue at the door hinge. All of the driver's door and window controls were non-functional including remote functions.The broken wire was spliced back together and the problem was solved. | ||
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Virginia, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201599000 mi | The sensor in the passenger seat which controls the airbag went bad. I did not fix it. | ||
| Audi A3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Mar 201059000 mi | 4 coil packs replaced. One had failed other three replaced as part of recall | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 200816000 mi | Clip for sunroof sunshade broken. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Sep 200824000 mi | DRL Socket failed. TSB out for this issue. Parts ordered, must return for install. Daytime running light out. Will take in for repair at next scheduled maintenance. | ||
| Oct 200825000 mi | DRL socket failed. Covered under warranty/TSB. Part not available, must return to dealer for install. | ||
| Dec 200828000 mi | Rear sunshade clip and track broken. Fixed under warranty (3 visits required). | ||
| Jan 200929000 mi | Track for opensky sunroof shades required replacement due to damage sustained when clip broke. Involved complete removal of headliner. 8h labor. Replace sunroof guide frams Remove and install roof rail (sunroof) Fixed under warranty ($1200) | ||
| Jun 200937000 mi | Roof trim strip on driver's side - detached at rear of roof and popped up. 3rd repair attempt. | ||
| Jul 200938000 mi | Installed new roof trim. | ||
| Jan 201162000 miUS $750 | Issue with the infamous Audi/VW HID bulb/ballast flickering/failure issue. Dealer replaced 2 HID bulbs and ballasts. Ballast covered by AOA, bulbs on my dime. | ||
| Feb 201163500 mi | Replaced passenger side xenon headlight assembly due to failed shutter motor on high-beam. High beams were totally inoperative. Rear passenger window stuck open. Rear window trim/weatherstripping not properly aligned from prior window repair, leaving 1/4" gap to door opening along with attendant wind noise and water leaks. Shop repaired. | ||
| Audi A3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2006 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jun 20075600 mi | minor, warranty-related: driver's door window rattle | ||
| Mar 200815000 mi | Buzzing noise in or around glove box, psgr seat, psgr door at low speeds. Noise was reproduced for service advisor but not consistently enough to locate without keeping the car for longer. | ||
| Nov 200935000 mi | Sunroof shade pull was cracked; known problem with design of part | ||
| Aug 201045000 miUS $230 | Air conditioning needed recharge Sunroof shade latch was broken (third time for this part) | ||
| Jan 201152000 miUS $240 | Window would not roll up; had to be guided by hand or would roll itself back down. Repaired by resetting the motor and regulator. Loose fitting around pollen filter caused outside air to flow from under the stereo and around the glove box. Paid for labor only. Driver's interior door pull hardware broke. Dealership covered cost of part and half labor since problem first presented while in their hands. | ||
| May 201155000 miUS $550 | drivers door lock switch fell off. seatback panel loose, was secured without replacement. loose wiring and clips within passenger door reported several times, finally addressed. drivers seat bolster cracking. dealer's contracted repair person unavailable so repaired elsewhere. | ||
| Dec 201158000 miUS $200 | Cowl below windshield needed replacement Driver's seat bolster cracked vinyl | ||
| Jun 201266000 mi | Rear seat armrest/drink holder/pass-thru release broke off, stuck in closed position. | ||
| Sep 201383000 miUS $970 | Wheel bearings starting to fail. CV boots replaced in front. | ||
| Nov 201385000 miUS $650 | circuit board controlling third brake light failed, required diagnostic time and replacement. | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201285000 miUS $2000 | Engine would not fire sparkplugs. Dealer took a week to root cause to the ECM and another 10 days to order and replace it. | ||
| Feb 201388100 miUS $250 | Electrical system was pulling additional amperage while shut off. Root cause was a short on the cable connection board next to the ECM. Part was replaced. Total cost was around $500. Warranty covered amount above $250. | ||
| Jun 2015127000 miUS $2200 | Electronic Steering Rack failed. Rack replaced and steering re-aligned | ||
| Sep 2015132000 miUS $200 | Replaced Vacuum hose | ||
| Dec 2015136000 miUS $2200 | Rear of the vehicle was bottoming out with light loads and handling was deteriorating. Replaced suspension. | ||
| Audi A3 in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 201270700 miUS $1900 | Flywheel (DMF) developed loud rattle. Car had bad vibration. Flywheel was found to be out of tolerance and was replaced. Elected to do DSG service early while the car was in the shop. | ||
| Mar 201486000 miUS $450 | Cooling system started to boil in reservoir. Diagnosed as bad gasket on coolant tank. Flush and fill with new coolant and replace tank and cap with gasket. | ||
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 201457200 miUS $200 | Auto lights and rain sensor control | ||
| Jun 201559000 miUS $1728 | 2 front boots replaced battery replaced | ||
| Oct 201667000 miUS $475 | CV inner boots | ||
| Audi A3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200938000 mi | CPU Flash. Flashing PRNDS on display. | ||
| Jun 201051000 mi | Two failed coilpacks. | ||
| Audi A3 in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201353000 miUS $50 | Rear right brake bulb burnt twice in a span of 3 weeks. Second visit was charge free | ||
| Sep 201354000 miUS $1388 | Both Front Suspension Lower Control Arms Rear Bushings were separated causing play | ||
| Jul 201569000 mi | ABS light came up. Unexpected Mechanical Gear Disengagement. Repair covered under Audi S Tronic Ext 10/100,000 Recall. | ||
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