2008 Audi A3 power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Audi A3 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at highway speeds the transmission shifts into neutral loosing the ability to power the vehicle almost causing a multi-vehicle crash. The dealer reports that it is the s-tronic transmission control box causing the issue. The incident has happened twice now with the second time with a…”
filed Feb 26, 2014
“Dsg transmission harsh engagement and banging bucking when starting from stop or in reverse also when engaging form park. Will go into neutral and bang/lurch forward or back when it engages making it very difficult to park and pull out into traffic. Dealership could not repair until tsb for…”
filed May 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other A3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 4 | 12% |
| 2017 A3 | 6 | 14% |
| 2016 A3 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 A3 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 A3 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 A3 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 A3 | 11 | 22% |
| 2009 A3 | 15 | 32% |
| 2007 A3 | 16 | 31% |
| 2006 A3 | 37 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Audi A3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.