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Audi A3 power train problems by year

118 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 11 A3 model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 37 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2018 A3412%
2017 A3614%
2016 A367%
2015 A356%
2013 A3210%
2011 A337%
2010 A31122%
2009 A31532%
2008 A31330%
2007 A31631%
2006 A33730%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.