2018 Audi Q3 Shocks and Struts

Keep Your 2018 Audi Q3 in Top Shape with Quality Shocks and Struts

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Shocks and Strut, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 2018 Audi Q3 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Rear Shock and Struts, Front Shock and Struts, and Suspension Protection Boots. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 2018 Audi Q3 Shocks and Strut at Advance Auto Parts is around $110.24, with a range that starts at $28.99 and goes up to $165.99. With 4 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like OESpectrum Suspension Strut, OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber, and Gas Strut start at just $109.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Shocks and Strut, don’t forget to check out other key components like Air Suspension and Kits and Control Arms. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2018 Audi Q3 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2018 Audi Q3 Shocks and Struts

Rein – Suspension Protection Boot (Part No.SCB0362)

Suspension Protection Boot

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$28.99
Worn suspension can cause loose steering, increased wear on tires, excess noise and lead to misalignments. Rein Automotive OE quality suspension parts are direct replacements for OE suspension parts and will reduce the wear on tires and reduce noise as well as tighten steering. Rein Automotive suspension parts come with the mounting hardware if required.

Product Features:
  • Produced with high quality materials to ensure maximum life and a smooth ride.
  • Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances.
  • Part has a high corrosion resistance for maximum life.
  • Matches original equipment design specifications.
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Rein – Suspension Protection Boot (Part No.SCB0412)

Suspension Protection Boot

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$14.99
Worn suspension can cause loose steering, increased wear on tires, excess noise and lead to misalignments. Rein Automotive OE quality suspension parts are direct replacements for OE suspension parts and will reduce the wear on tires and reduce noise as well as tighten steering. Rein Automotive suspension parts come with the mounting hardware if required.

Product Features:
  • Produced with high quality materials to ensure maximum life and a smooth ride.
  • Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances.
  • Part has a high corrosion resistance for maximum life.
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Rein – Suspension Protection Boot (Part No.SCB0410)

Suspension Protection Boot

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$12.99
Worn suspension can cause loose steering, increased wear on tires, excess noise and lead to misalignments. Rein Automotive OE quality suspension parts are direct replacements for OE suspension parts and will reduce the wear on tires and reduce noise as well as tighten steering. Rein Automotive suspension parts come with the mounting hardware if required.

Product Features:
  • Produced with high quality materials to ensure maximum life and a smooth ride.
  • Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances.
  • Part has a high corrosion resistance for maximum life.
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Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.5518)

OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber

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$109.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
  • Premium – Limited Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Limited Warranty
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Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Strut (Part No.72312)

OESpectrum Suspension Strut

from

$165.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE – Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
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KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.335814)

Gas Strut

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$135.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Volkswagen Tiguan
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5567
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Most Popular Rear Shock and Strut for 2018 Audi Q3s

Enhance your 2018 Audi Q3 with this popular Rear Shock and Strut we have in stock, for $109.99.

Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.5518)

OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber

from

$109.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
  • Premium – Limited Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Limited Warranty
See More

Best-Selling 2018 Audi Q3 Front Shock and Struts

Upgrade your Q3 with one of our 2 best-selling Front Shock and Struts.

Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Strut (Part No.72312)

OESpectrum Suspension Strut

from

$165.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE – Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
See More

KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.335814)

Gas Strut

from

$135.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Volkswagen Tiguan
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5567
See More

Top-Quality Suspension Protection Boots for 2018 Audi Q3s

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Suspension Protection Boot for Audi Q3s and enjoy top-notch performance from $28.99.

Rein – Suspension Protection Boot (Part No.SCB0362)

Suspension Protection Boot

from

$28.99
Worn suspension can cause loose steering, increased wear on tires, excess noise and lead to misalignments. Rein Automotive OE quality suspension parts are direct replacements for OE suspension parts and will reduce the wear on tires and reduce noise as well as tighten steering. Rein Automotive suspension parts come with the mounting hardware if required.

Product Features:
  • Produced with high quality materials to ensure maximum life and a smooth ride.
  • Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances.
  • Part has a high corrosion resistance for maximum life.
  • Matches original equipment design specifications.
See More

FAQs for 2018 Audi Q3 Shocks and Struts

What are the best-selling Shocks and Struts for 2018 Audi Q3s?

Out of 4 Shocks and Struts that fit 2018 Audi Q3s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2018 Audi Q3 Shocks and Struts?

The prices of Shocks and Struts for the 2018 Audi Q3 range from $28.99 up to $165.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Shocks and Strut for a 2018 Audi Q3?

The average price for Shocks and Struts for the 2018 Audi Q3 is $110.24. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Shocks and Strut category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Shocks and Struts for other Audi Q3 model years?

Yes, we carry Shocks and Struts for 8 model years of Audi Q3s between 2015 and 2024. The following model years are the most popular for Shocks and Strut purchases: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2023, and 2024.

What are the cheapest Shocks and Struts for my 2018 Audi Q3?

The cheapest 2018 Audi Q3 Shocks and Struts we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Shocks and Struts for any other 2018 Audi models?

Yes. We stock Shocks and Struts for 9 other popular 2018 Audi models. Some of the most popular are 2018 A6 Quattro Shocks and Struts, 2018 A6 Shocks and Struts, 2018 TT Quattro Shocks and Struts, 2018 A3 Quattro Shocks and Struts, and 2018 A3 Shocks and Struts.

What types of Shocks and Struts do you sell for my 2018 Audi Q3?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Shocks and Struts for a 2018 Audi Q3:

Can I get help with 2018 Audi Q3 Shocks and Strut orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Audi Shocks and Struts and more.

What is your return policy for Audi Q3 Shocks and Struts?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Audi Q3 Shocks and Struts and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.