Body problems of the 2008 Audi A3

Two problems related to body have been reported for the 2008 Audi A3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Audi A3 based on all problems reported for the 2008 A3.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2019

Excessive rear subframe corrosion that isn't being covered by a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty. The safety issue stems from; a, a proper alignment isn't possible, b the rear subframe is responsible for maintaining the rear geometry of the vehicle, wheels, brakes and suspension.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2014

Was coming from work just had gotten on the interstate . My speed was 75 miles a hour a dear hit my car that knocked the dear around 20 feet away from the accident . It pushed radiator into the motor and all was pushed into the front tire. Tore the mirror from the drivers door damage all down the drivers side . No more headlights on the driver side all was gone . Now the question is why didn't the airbag work ? it didn't deploy with this in pack so what has to happened for the airbags to work ? . . . Updated 12/11/14.




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