2006 Audi A3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Audi A3, 1% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Audi A3. The contact stated that the shade covering the sunroof failed in her vehicle. Also, the steering column had to be replaced because the horn would not function along with the turn signals. Moreover, the electrical system also had to be re-wired. She took the vehicle to the dealer each time a failure occurred and they were repaired under warranty. Most recently, the battery failed and the contact had to pay $257 for the repair. In july of 2007, she was involved in a crash; however, the air bags failed to deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245535, filed 2008-10, 300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10124806Sep 23, 2014Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Audi A3
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Audi A3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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