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Expensive Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (33%)

$1000 - $2499 (67%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 650 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

88000 mi

US $3500

Overheating, replaced water pump.

60000 mi

US $1600

Had replace water pump and related parts

80000 mi

US $1500

Water pump replacement

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87300 mi

US $2182

The drivers side daytime running light was not operating. It involved the entire light assembly unit- not just a bulb. It involved the LED assembly inside the headlight.

96400 mi

US $622

At about 96,000 miles the EPC light came on on the dash. We were on the road and we drove for several hundred miles to get to our winter home and to the Audi dealer. We also scheduled the 95,000 mile service at the visit. The dealer could not identify the reason for the EPC - except a stored fault for turbocharger overboost fault. Audi factory advised resetting all the computers. After that the EPC warning was gone and the car is performing well. We will monitor the car ....

74000 mi

US $3500

Trouble getting transmission in gear. Dealer replaced transmission.

78000 mi US $500	Headlight (HID) replacement
85000 mi US $1500	Oil fill sensor failure

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60140 mi

C $1800

Pcv system failure. Repaired. Also conducted media blasting on valves.

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63000 mi

US $1000

replaced seeping water pump

44000 mi

US $1000

Water pump seals began to degrade and leak coolant slowly. The pump was replaced with an OEM replacement.

107100 mi

US $1973

-Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. -Brake fluid flush -Performed major service -Replace valve cover gaskets and oil filter flange gasket -Replaced both drive belts, idler pulleys and tensioners

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44000 mi US $2500	Condenser cracked, replaced with aftermarket condenser
51000 mi US $3200	Replaced clutch and flywheel. I had my car tuned with a performance chip, when that was done the clutch began slipping. I'm assuming it was a dual result, a worn clutch combined with the additional power overcame the clutch plate friction. When they did replace it, they said there was also excessive slop in the flywheel and there were warp marks on the flywheel too.

68820 mi

C $1200

Secondary air fault code (0491 on both banks). Typically comes on in cold weather and is caused by carbon build up due to direct injection.

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32000 mi

US $1500

Fuel injector #4 went out. Car was shuttering upon start if it started and had white smoke out the tail pipes.

67000 mi US $334	Replaced front rotors and brake pads
72200 mi US $442	Replace left front outside CV boot
78000 mi US $300	Right rear shock absorber failed. Both shock absorbers were replaced.
91000 mi US $1150	Replaced left rear wheel bearing.
96000 mi US $1800	Water pump failed and replaced. Belt tensioner and serpentine belt also replaced

85423 mi C $8500	engine rebuilt. new pistons and rings due to excessive oil consumption. barely passed Audi engine oil consumption test.
91140 mi C $249	Replaced passenger side mirror surface.

66000 mi

US $1000

Car began stumbling badly and threw a bunch of codes. Yellow CEL came on so I drove it straight to the dealer. Diagnosed as stuck fuel injector. Cost was $1200, but dealer did it for $1000.

76300 mi US $100	Replaced breather control valve.
108000 mi US $500	Battery replacement and other parts.
90700 mi US $1600	Spark plugs, fuel injector, replaced. Transmission reprogrammed, and valves carbon cleaned.

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64000 mi US $700	Check engine light came on, found out it was for an air leak in the fuel injector.
99000 mi US $1900	Braking was becoming inconsistent, brake discs and brake pad sensor replaced. Engine mounts collapsed and leaking, replaced. Lower control arms failing, replaced under extended warranty.
136000 mi US $9000	Two cylinders failed, engine totaled.

98000 mi US $8700	Piston and ring Failure in the #4 Cylinder, "0" compression. All Compression leaking into the crankcase. Required total engine replacement
117000 mi US $15000	Ring Failure in Cyl. #2. Complete engine replacement. Dealer new engine is $9500 plus dealer labor. Likely $15000 cost. in process. This is a 2013 going on its 3rd engine.
130000 mi US $616	New engine and using a quart of oil every 1,500 to 2,000 miles. Replaced crankcase pressure control valve and a burnt spark coil plug wire. Asked for a compression test at my expense. Slowed to a quart per 3k.
136000 mi US $200	Replaced rear brake pads and torn brake piston boots.
149000 mi US $1000	Alternator went out. Audi supply chain 2 to 3 weeks from Germany. LKQ Salvage alternator took two trips to Sacramento. Crankcase pressure release valve also replaced third time third engine.

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55800 mi

C $1200

A road hum that started soft with acceleration and got louder with speed and time. I knew it would be pricey so I held off as long as I could. I thought it was only one rear wheel bearing, but turned out to be both. 1200$ later and it's a smooth quiet ride again. Yeesh. The wheel bearings were about 250 a side, killer.

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57000 mi US $750	Front brake pads and rotors replaced
95000 mi US $1800	Pcv valve

116000 mi

US $6000

Mechatronic needed to be replaced. S-tronic failed.

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33000 mi US $2000	I had all four sets of pads and rotors replaced.
41000 mi US $3000	clutch/flywheel replaced
60000 mi US $600	Replaced all 4 dampers
64000 mi US $1000	CV Shaft Failure Wheel Bearing Failure

115000 mi US $4490	The clutch had begun to consistently "chatter" just before the it catches. Replace clutch. Also replaced flywheel, thrust bearing, and rear main seal since in there. Safety switch malfunction, found slight leak in clutch master cylinder. Master cylinder assembly replaced.
130000 mi US $650	[Clutch] slave cylinder needed replacement

38000 mi US $900	Water pump was leaking (approx 1 week for entire coolant system to drain). Solved after water pump replacement.
42000 mi US $500	Replaced front rotors and pads
55000 mi US $4000	Clutch pedal position sensor was not tripping and car would not reliably start. One shop replaced servo and master cylinder but problem persisted. Other shop identified issue as clutch plate collapse and successfully replaced clutch.
73000 mi US $6500	A previous shop botched a September 2019 PCV repair (due to dropping coolant levels and pooling in some crevices around the engine), and coolant had slowly dripped into the intake manifold. This repair fixed coolant-related items, replaced injectors, and did carbon cleaning.

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103000 mi

US $1500

decarbonize intake and injectors, replace spark plugs

37200 mi

C $1587

Flashing Engine Light and EDC lit. Fuel Injector failure. Bore scope found Fuel Injector w/ constant fuel leak. Fouled Spark Plugs and Oil smelled of Fuel. going thru Audi Canada for partial/all reimbursement

54000 mi US $900	Leaking water pump
63000 mi US $310	CEL for System Too Lean. Replaced leaking oil separator breather valve.
81000 mi US $500	Replaced oxygen sensor.
98000 mi US $1500	Replaced both front wheel bearings.
111000 mi US $461	Replaced faulty AC sensor
142000 mi US $1700	Resealed upper cylinder head cover due to oil leak.

78000 mi US $300	Front driverside wheel bearing replacement! Noticed a howling/bearing wear noise when steering to the right/turning! Wheel alignment wasn't required!
178000 mi US $12000	Timing belt broke, need a rebuild or new engine! Most places wont attempt a rebuild!

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78000 mi US $1400	Brakes and Rotors replaced, used dealer as independent shops with the VAGCOM are more expensive than dealer.
85000 mi US $2500	Carbon build up on injectors caused by direct inject resulted in check engine light and required cleaning to prevent other damage

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50220 mi

$4000

One of the piston misfire, may require engine overhaul; update: still in shop two months later

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46700 mi

US $1200

Puncture to A/C condenser. Condenser replaced Cranking longer on cold start. Diagnosed as failing fuel pump Upper control arm bushings replaced

72000 mi US $345	Oil filter housing
78000 mi US $1300	Rear brake caliper and caliper motor we're toasted so they had to be replaced. $800 in parts and $500 in labor.

57000 mi US $580	Replaced front rotors and pads.
68000 mi US $8000	DSG transmission failed giving me only odd gears. Bought the control module for $8000. Did not solve the problem. Required transmission replacement @ $18K. After mentioning the class action suit against them at the time, they forgave $12K. Never shifted right after that.
55000 mi US $1000	Mass Airflow sensor was replaced. $750 just to remove the supercharger to replace a $25 part.

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13300 mi US $1100	Rock hit radiator. Radiator leaked.
36300 mi US $200	replaced battery

50000 mi

US $1200

Secondary Intercooler cracked because of a rock. Needed to be replaced and cooling system reinstalled and fixed.

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112000 mi US $200	Coil packs needed replaced
124000 mi US $2500	Timing chain stretched, tensioner failed, pistons hit valves

65000 mi

US $1300

Replaced engine mounts

55900 mi US $1500	Two blown shocks, needed to replace all four
71500 mi US $450	Leaking PCV valve; replaced

77000 mi US $400	Failed oil consumption - rebuild bottom end of engine - pistons, bearings, rings, timeing chain and chain tensioner - In addition new plugs and coil packs,
77000 mi US $1005	Left front wheel bearing failure, aligned all four wheels and calibrated backup camera
98000 mi US $800	New Brakes and Rotors Front and Rear

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82000 mi US $150	Car was badly misfiring. Fixed with a can of fuel injection cleaner.
94000 mi US $4250	Pistons and rings needed to be replaced.
111000 mi US $700	Bearing needed to be replaced.
125000 mi US $200	2 ignition coils had to be replaced. Have replaced all 4 now.
175000 mi US $100	Breather Valve Replacement
267700 mi US $200	Engine Coil Wheel bearing replaced.

57000 mi US $1005	Oil pan drain plug replaced Had been stripped out.Just bought the car nobody would admit to causing the problem The audi dealership did the last service that showed up on car fax but said they didn't do damage the place I bought said i dont know
66000 mi US $332	Center brake light replaced , and oil change .

67340 mi C $1065	both front wheel bearings replaced
10807 mi C $1021	replaced rear shocks

103000 mi

US $9000

My 2011 Audi A4 continues to burn oil at an alarming rate. Currently the reading will go from max to min within just over 1,000 miles. The issue became severe and was first looked at just over the 80,000 mile class action lawsuit warranty repair period. Audi USA refused to offer any assistance for what is clearly a manufacturing defect. I was quoted between 6k-9k to repair the issue myself, which means my car is totaled by this Audi manufacturing issue.

65000 mi

US $1000

Oil seal was leaking

33000 mi US $100	Replace turbo
35000 mi US $1350	Replaced all brakes and Rotors. Frond and rear

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72540 mi

R 2000

Replace faulty boot lock

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52000 mi US $1000	Engine code P0299, turns out to be turbo charger failure. Issue is identical to this TSB, but Audi claims my VIN isn't covered. TSB#TSB-21-13-14 Summary: AUDI: ON SOME VEHICLES THE TURBOCHARGER WASTE GATE FLAP IS LOOSE. DTC P0299
64000 mi US $1000	Water pump replacement to fix CEL

123000 mi US $623	Replaced rear strut assembly. One strut leaking badly.
152000 mi US $8149	Vehicle was suffering from oil consumption. I decided to have it rebuilt with new pistons as well as water pump, timing chain, clutch, and related parts, seals, and fluids. Essentially a total engine overhaul. It is no longer losing oil.

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45000 mi US $784	Thermostat failure
60000 mi US $1100	Crank Pulley Separated and shredded accessory belt. New crank pulley, accessory belt and supercharger belt replaced. Car was modified with aftermarket supercharger pulley and tune.
67100 mi US $3800	Mechatronics unit replacement and reprogram.

72540 mi C $700	Both sets of front bearings replaced
77500 mi C $600	Leaking transmission seal discovered during transmission oil change. 2.5 hours of labour required + parts.
86800 mi C $800	Replace oil pan (corner rust bubble) & repair incorrect work done by Audi dealer - for transmission oil change (the vehicle was bought to a garage specializing in Audis.).
89900 mi C $4000	Seals on transmission failed. Transmission removed, seals and pump replaced. Underlying cause is speculative, but it may be that the dealer (who replaced the transmission fluid as part of scheduled maintenance) overfilled the transmission. Engine block seal failed, oil leaking from engine

57000 mi

US $750

voltage regulator intermittent failure created over voltage errors for all systems, causing car to go into safe/limp mode. This took place after a minor rear end impact (jolt). Votage regulator replacement was done.

59000 mi

US $6000

Thermostat failure, resulted in car overheating initially intermittently, then continuously. This caused transmission failure due to electronics associated with mechatronics control unit for 7 speed DSG to fail. mechatronics unit replaced. Mechatronics unit failed due to thermostat failing in closed position, resulting in car overheating. No coolant loss was seen, this was entirely a thermostat failure. The resulting overheating caused electronics in the Mechatronics unit for the DSG to fail, putting the car into a limp mode where the transmission Reverse and Even gears were unavailable. Problem solved when mechatronics unit was replaced and the transmission reconfigured by the dealer.

96000 mi US $1500	Failure of Mechatronic Unit! Prevalent in this model and dealers are not cooperative when it comes to repairs.
96700 mi US $600	Horn was not working
120000 mi US $1989	The car did not have reverse, 2nd, 4th or 6th gears: It could only drib=ve in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th gears. TSB.

97960 mi

C $1500

Abs sensor right front wheel failed Had to replace the power steering pump- part 1181 CAD and labor runs around 375- ugly repair, this part should not fail!!!

27300 mi US $395	Reverse camera cable was bad so camera quit working. Cable needed replacement.
32000 mi US $2000	A pressure valve in the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer claims that it may have gone bad because I don't drive the car often/long enough.

112840 mi

C $1000

Failed thermostat.

25200 mi US $100	Sudden shift to neutral from highway speed. Problem with DSG sensor (mechatronic unit)
28000 mi US $100	Engine thermostat
35000 mi US $3200	Adaptive Cruise Control module, air conditioner valve

48000 mi

US $1200

Thermostat failure. Replaced with OEM part. Preemptive replacement of water pump and 45,000 maintenance performed as wel.

125000 mi

US $350

Upper control arm bushing pressed out and replaced. Noticeable improvement in ride quality. I also did an alignment at the same time, which may or may not be necessary.

130000 mi

US $1200

Car Running very hot. Limped into the shop. Discovered water pump leaking and thermostat likely stuck shut. Replaced water pump, thermostat along with fresh coolent. Excessive oil consumption, 1qt/500 miles. Replace PCV valve per TSB/ owner forum consensus. PCV valve is below the Supercharger unit and is a labor intensive process to get to. The part it's self is only about $150, but around 6 hrs of lbr

34000 mi

US $1200

Thermostat stuck closed, flatbeded to dealer, was replaced previously on recall ~ 7k miles, now again at 33k miles

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132000 mi

US $1800

Sport differential. Needed new sensor kit, new solenoids, and fluid.

55000 mi US $1000	Noticed elevated temperature on dash gauge and radiator fans running full speed. No warning light indicated, but taken to shop. Thermostat failed closed.
128000 mi US $2200	Made a left turn, heard a brief "rubbing" sound, and lost power steering. Pulled to side of road and found main serpentine belt shredded and blower belt kicked off. Car towed to shop. Crank harmonic pulley failed. Serpentine belt shredded, destroyed tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Damage to a plastic cooling pipe crossover on bottom front of motor.

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66000 mi US $3800	Breather assy, valve cleaning and main seal engine replacement
68000 mi US $2100	Leaking panoramic roof allowed water into rear computer units in rear area. 2 units replaced and roof resealed

86800 mi C $2000	Oil use problem . New pistons and rings done by dealer at 50% cost split out or warranty with Goodwill. I had timing chain and tensioner replaced at same time.
101060 mi C $1139	Bottom stabilizer bar and curved and straight lower control arm. Also recirculating valve.
119660 mi C $988	control arm, etc.

96000 mi US $1900	Bushings Drivers left armrest replaced
100000 mi US $3800	Water pump Mixture sensor
115000 mi US $250	Rear Shocks. Owner Repair.
123000 mi US $1500	R and L Wishbone Control Arms (2 per side) and Alignment

73000 mi

US $1300

catalytic gasket replaced. regular service performed

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57500 mi

US $3000

CVT "gearbox malfunction" light came on, trans would slip on inclines, dealership quoted 10,000 to replace. Replaced with a used trans at indie shop instead. The CVT is garbage. Stay far far away.

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46500 mi A $2600	Engine valve collet broke. Valve entered the engine destroying the internals. Unclear if related to recent rebuild, Audi would not elaborate. Without dealer assistance the total would have been $28500.
62000 mi A $612	Driver side xenon bulb was turning off after being in for 5 minutes. Diagnosed as bulb needing replacement

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74300 mi US $752	Replaced Air Intake Separator Tech noticed water pump leak on prior visit. Water pump replaced.
80700 mi US $3100	Underboost CEL. Replaced turbo.
114000 mi US $628	Leaking right rear shock. Replace both rear shocks.

28000 mi

US $1000

Water pump is started to leak slowly. I haven't had a chance to bring it to the shop for repair as I don't drive the car much. Repair cost quoted from $850 to $1175

87000 mi

US $3500

Timing chain replacement

90000 mi

US $1600

PCV Valve failure caused an oil leak in the rear main seal. Repair costs associated with removing the transmission and replacing the main seal.

54000 mi US $820	Failure of 1 fuel injector.
94000 mi US $2000	Replace rear main seal Replace engine mount

69000 mi

US $2000

Valve burnout, rocker-roller push rod gave out and caused lack of compression.

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54000 mi

US $500

Clutch needed to be replaced. I think the lining slowly wore out as it kept slipping increasingly. L front wheel bearing replaced

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77000 mi US $2080	Transmission light came on, lost reverse while in VA. it had been occasionaly slamming into 1st from second for a while. ended up needing TCM/mechitronics replaced. Other than this the car has been flawless and is driving fine now.
93000 mi US $960	Left front wheel bearing was droning and needed to be replaced. Hub and wheel bearing was done.
99000 mi US $1200	car was overheating and needed to replace thermostat and water pump.

72000 mi US $650	navigation antenna not communicating with MMI
75700 mi US $11000	Coolant in the cylinders

41220 mi C $1200	One rear shock absorber
46500 mi C $400	Rear high brake light
48980 mi C $500	Replace battery
54560 mi C $2200	Wheel bearing and front brakes and rotors

113000 mi US $1000	wheel bearing needed replacement
155000 mi US $800	alternator replaced

43700 mi US $100	Check engine light came on. Was a camshaft sensor that was broken. Would have been $290 + tax to repair at dealership, but I had an extended warranty.
53400 mi US $658	Engine temperature kept on rising and low coolant warning came on once. Coolant level was fine. Faulty thermostat. Replaced thermostat. Wheel bearing was squeaking. Replaced both front bearings (left and right).
60200 mi US $3083	During stopping of car, car would lurch forward. Esp. noticeable during warm temp. Replaced battery (did not solve issue). Then replaced mechatronics unit. During inspection for repair of transmission issue, dealership noticed rear diff. leaking. Replaced rear. diff. seal.

18000 mi US $382	A "sport differential failure" warning light came on without any other symptoms. Computer scan revealed this was due to transient low battery power. Battery tested okay.
62400 mi US $300	Rough downshifts with with "S-tronic" dual clutch transmission. The dealer reprogrammed the mechatronic control unit. After a period of "readaptation" the problem persisted and I suspected impending mechatronic failure, however after nearly 2,000 miles driving it has improved.
72000 mi US $1200	The "convenience module" failed and had to be replaced. This unit controls the keyless entry and vehicle start switch.

41000 mi

US $1200

Thermostat failed stuck closed causing engine overheating

82000 mi

US $1500

Thermostat needed replace car was overheating

102000 mi US $10000	Had to replace the transmission
125500 mi US $1800	emission sensor failed headlight failed Transmission failed
132900 mi US $400	Faulty coolant line Faulty blower

42000 mi US $650	Thermostat (located under the supercharger)
64000 mi US $2200	Right side catalytic converter failed
69000 mi US $596	Crank pulley, accessory belt, super charger belt

97000 mi

US $1500

left front and right rear wheel bearings

29200 mi

US $1100

Battery low warning message when listening to radio with engine shut off. Dealer replaced radio module but did not solve problem, credited for this later. Root cause: bad voltage regulator and battery.

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47740 mi C $2624	Clutch/pressure plate replaced
51840 mi C $1100	Clutch master cylinder replacement to resolve issue with starting the car (had to depress the clutch very hard).
105400 mi C $1000	Loud whining, diagnosed to be the left lobe of the supercharger. Supercharger replaced with new-used part and about 50% of the whining noise reduced, supercharger idle pulley replaced but the noise was still there but less, accessory belt tensioner replaced resolved the last bit of noise due to bad bearings.

35300 mi

US $1600

Clutch started to slip during spirited driving. Replaced clutch with an aftermarket 6-puck Eurospec clutch. 2 Weeks later had to replace a failed clutch master cylinder. No problems to date.

70000 mi US $900	Wheel bearing needed to be replaced.
116000 mi US $3000	Clutch and flywheel - put performance parts in due to slightly more than stock.
126000 mi US $1500	Suspension steering rods

46000 mi US $1100	squeaky gearbox and rough shifting
59000 mi US $170	Rattle from rear dash/trunk

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43400 mi A $400	New PCV fitted to reduce excessive oil consumption.
52700 mi A $1400	leaking engine mounts replaced
52700 mi A $785	door lock failed, replaced door lock replace rear door lock
57660 mi A $1600	side assist sensor replaced
63240 mi A $1600	water pump leaking Engine mount bracket damaged. The problem occurred after the gearbox was repaired so i think it was probably caused by the workshop, I could be wrong. fuel fill hatch not opening Pistons and rings replaced due to excessive oil consumption.

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60000 mi US $280	A temperature/pressure sensor failed and had to be accessed for replacement.
89000 mi US $1300	Intake manifold developed an air leak and triggered a misfire and check engine light. The manifold had to be removed and replaced. While the manifold was off, the intake valves were cleaned.
109000 mi US $1100	Replaced blown left xenon headlight bulb. Replaced worn brake rotors and pads

74400 mi C $365	Excessive oil consumption. > 1qt per 1000 kms. Oil consumption test is being performed
75640 mi C $600	Excess oil consumption. Vehicle has 'failed' oil consumption test. Data has been sent to Audi for review.
82460 mi C $1100	Carbon build up in intake jammed air intake flapper causing electrical actuator motor to fail.
86180 mi C $100	Check engine light. Mechanic confirmed thermostat failure. Replaced part. Drivers sunshade clip broken.
89680 mi C $200	Cam access plug fell out causing significant oil leak, rough idle, check engine light Driver side door keyless entry does not work in cold weather. Sensor is good, actuator freezes.
98580 mi C $550	Left wheel bearing fail

60760 mi C $350	Needed new spark plugs and oil change.
70620 mi C $1200	Cracked water pump housing due to improper repair by audi dealer service
76220 mi C $1200	Failed integrated vaccuum advance on intake manifold rwquiring replacement of entire plastic manifold.
77120 mi C $4000	Cv joints and brakes

130000 mi US $525	Battery not charging. Alternator tested as failing, replaced.
152000 mi US $1350	2 injectors were leaking fuel. Intake manifold operating improperly, stuck. All replaced.

138000 mi US $6500	Timing chain and tensioner. New intake valves, machine head, new intake camshaft. Oil change, coolant flush
207000 mi US $500	Broken sunroof drain hose

67700 mi US $550	PCV valve failed resulting in excessive oil 'consumption'
56000 mi US $325	Engine was misfiring and thus running very rough. Problem was finally diagnosed as an ignition coil failing
66000 mi US $150	Lock sensor on exterior of door (for keyless entry/exit) was not working
72000 mi US $1500	Keyless door locking and unlocking not working Headlights not rotating up into position
87000 mi US $400	Accessory belt idler wheel broke and was replaced

92000 mi US $280	significant oil leak from rear main seal
104500 mi US $200	significant water leak into trunk area wheel well (Avant). Sunroof drains were clogged from tree drippings. Some cables got wet, ignition key would not come out and car could not be turned off -- had to remove fuel pump fuse.
109000 mi US $900	front calipers partly frozen, pedal soft and low. Rotors damaged from rust, not just scored and not just on surface. Ground down and lubed caliper pins, replaced front and rear pads and rotors.
127000 mi US $4000	not shifting correctly in 'automatic' mode, though shifting ok manually. Full transmission service, plus some kind of 'update'. Now works well horn not working. Lots of hours of diagnosis.Turned out to be wiring problem and module problem. Now working. ABS not working - dash warning - and turn signals didn't turn off. Replaced the steering angle sensor oil level sensor not working, warning light stayed on even after changing oil. Replaced sensor brakes badly vibrating. Installed new pads and rotors, cleaned and lubed caliper pins. Water accumulating in trunk/spare tire well, near the amplifier. Pools into the area all the way at the back driver's corner of that hatch, just above the bumper, or maybe even into the bumper area. Diagnosed, removed headliner, re-attached drain tubes, fixed another small leak. Update, April 2022: Looks like it is leaking again. Rear caliper bleed valves frozen. Very expensive to replace calipers (over $1200 each) if the valves are broken trying to open them, so did not flush brake fluid from rear lines.
127000 mi US $550	investigated water leaking into Avant rear next to amplifier, and claimed it was because my suspension was lowered from the stock to the stock sport. And reconnected sunroof drains after removing then reinstalling the headliner. This only worked for a short period of time.

71000 mi

US $2207

Rear sunroof drain in panoramic sunroof became clogged and water overflowed into interior and on to the stereo amplifier. The stereo amplifier had to be replaced and the drains cleaned out.

36000 mi

US $1482

There was a blockage in the rear sunroof drains which caused an electrical short which caused an electrical short to the camera and the loud speaker amplifier.

40100 mi US $1500	Leaking water pump
48000 mi US $1700	Hub bearing
93000 mi US $2000	Brakes

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75000 mi

US $1460

Replaced crankcase vent valve, replaced front crankcase seal, perform software update, carbon blast intake valves.

51000 mi US $650	Leaking waterpump. Replaced pump and thermostat.
75000 mi US $3000	Leaking water pump 3 leaking engine mounts
90000 mi US $500	Bad coil pack causing cylinder misfire. Replaced all 4 coil packs.

40300 mi

A $1200

stage 2 repair, piston and rings

76200 mi US $3600	Shifting problems. Transmission jerking when going from 45 to 60 mph. Only upgraded software with no correction Dealer recommends changing transmission. No reman units available. Replace with new transmission
119000 mi US $850	Alternator bearing worn out causing noise. Alternator assembly replaced.
121000 mi US $1500	A/C stopped cooling. Internal issue with AC. Replaced

55000 mi

US $1700

This month the car was taken in for a recall -- also found that the engine mounts needed replacing. Cost 1700.00.

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32000 mi US $125	Fog lamp grill popped out of car and had to be replaced.
52000 mi US $1227	Replaced water pump.

84700 mi US $450	Front passenger door wouldn't lock. Diagnosed as needing a new actuator. Actuator replaced.
84000 mi US $400	Intake manifold leaking. Redesigned intake manifold installed. Audi paid for one-half of bill as car is only 4 months out of CPO warranty.
107000 mi US $1800	Rear main seal leaking. Rear main seal replaced.
115583 mi US $330	Replaced driver's door actuator. Also included car rental for 1 day.
118000 mi US $110	Heating element on the upstream O2 sensor failed. Replaced sensor.

46000 mi

US $3000

Air conditioner enclosure leaking - water pooled on floor. Replaced the enclosure and the fan control module. Door gaskets detached. Gaskets were replaced.

74000 mi US $2830	Replace faulty blower motor and switch Replace water pump due to coolant leak Replace faulty motor mount due to hydraulic fluid leak
97000 mi US $700	Worn calipers, rotors and pads

68700 mi US $1000	A long block had to be installed due to the camshaft being out of alignment and ruining the engine.
72000 mi US $1000	Battery was in excess of 5 years old and was starting to lose its charge
93000 mi US $400	Turbo was not spooling sufficiently. Temporary fix: reflash.
103000 mi US $4775	Turbo went bad and had to be replaced
111000 mi US $625	Replace alternator pulley and belt
113000 mi US $1400	catalytic converter failed and replacement failed and car had to use California emission catalytic converter to stop fault codes

99000 mi

US $1600

preemptively replaced timing chain / camshaft. Drain and replace transmission fluid.

70000 mi

US $1500

Sunroof frame cracked, water leaked in and stained the headliner and soaked the carpet. Sunroof frame was replaced, interior cleaned.

68000 mi

US $1000

MISFIRE CYLINDER #1, ALSO BURNING A QUART OF OIL PER 1200 MILES. NEVER GOT TO THE MIS FIRING PROBLEM, SOLD CAR.....

60420 mi C $850	Engine light came on--Needed to replace water pump and change oil separator. Car still drinking too much oil.
77480 mi C $1700	Excess oil consumption-went Audi court settled repairs for warrantied Piston rings, bearings replacement. Covered by Audi. Car still consuming excess oil-going back to dealer for test I paid for timing chain, oil pan and carbon cleaning.
90520 mi C $990	Front Right Passenger Door Actuator lock failed and had to be replaced
109120 mi C $900	Rear Right side wheel bearing
111 mi C $300	Left Rear wheel bearing replacement

68000 mi

US $350

Needed a new water pump Needed to replace the right front headlight assembly.

91000 mi US $2500	Computer system issue
195000 mi US $8200	Blown timing chain. Full engine replacement.

71500 mi

US $100

Timing chain tensioner failure. Headlights replaced.

108800 mi

US $7000

Engine Replacement: catastrophic failure due to tensioner failing

118000 mi

US $2000

Timing chain stretched resulting in $2000 repair to replace with no assurance that it would fix issue. Decided to trade in for 2013 Audi A6

51000 mi

US $2300

Turbo charger failed

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104160 mi

R 80000

I was experiencing excessive oil consumption so all four pistons were replaced with OEM parts by the dealer but I had to pay the full price for the repair.

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57040 mi C $500	Replaced front left bearing. front was replaced at ~50k km
68200 mi C $400	rear headlight level sensor broke. needs to be replaced. exhaust clamp broke and had to be replaced. Discovered the problem, drove 40km to garage and exhaust almost fell.. had to wait for part to come in.
71920 mi C $1500	water pump was cracked. excessive oil consumption. did stage 1.
76260 mi C $1400	wheel bearings,

89000 mi

US $6000

Complete replacement of the head

55300 mi US $330	Engine misfiring during boost
57000 mi US $125	Failed PCV - replaced with updated part 06H103495AC. Confirmed after replacement that the gasket inside had torn. Common problem - under 1 hour DIY.
57500 mi US $1000	Failed aftermarket front coilover - internal component failure required replacement from manufacturer.
60000 mi US $1600	Clutch slipping. Could have driven for thousands of miles if I baby it. Replaced with ClutchMasters FX350 and retained flywheel which was in good shape. Cannot fault Audi for failure - my car makes far more power than stock.

98000 mi US $2100	Rear main seal leak ... also pcv failed. estimated cost of rear main seal $1000-$1100. i authorized replacement of clutch and resurfacing of flywheel, as the addtl labor cost was nominal, and clutch was nearly 100k old.
103000 mi US $200	rat or other animal ate thru the wiring on a sensor ... car would not start ... wiring in a difficult position, so a mechanic's involvement was needed.

59800 mi US $1200	Left tie rod end loose, causing vibration at 65-80 mph. I had both tie rods ends replaced as a precaution, $500. Right front upper control arm bushing noted to be ripped. Both sides (upper) preventatively replaced, $700.
75000 mi US $540	Car acceleration not smooth, surging with wide open throttle. Low pressure smoke test showed a leak in the engine cover/timing belt cover. 1 day to diagnose. 1 day to install new parts.

97000 mi

US $2500

Crack in water pump. Alternator burned out.

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54000 mi US $600	Leaky transmission oil pan gasket (?) - mechanic said transmission oil was leaking.
121000 mi US $400	Replaced rear brakes and rotors
125000 mi US $900	Airbag light on dash came on and cruise control stopped working. Repair shop said that the airbag control module was not working and needed to be replaced. Airbag control module was replaced and system was reset; everything working well now.
133000 mi US $1400	front end suspension "creaked" when going over bumps in the road. Mechanic recommended suspension work and replaced upper and lower control arms on both left and right sides.
139000 mi US $250	replace right LED light; headlight failed indicator kept going off

105000 mi US $1400	AC Compressor had totally died. Required complete replacement
110000 mi US $6000	Transmission repairs. Control arm replacement, battery replaced. Several other parts replaced that were leaking oil. Oil change. Fan unit replaced. O2 sensor replaced.
114000 mi US $800	Radiator was punctured somehow. Discovered because coolant was leaking. Replaced radiator, and everything was fine

97340 mi

C $4000

Fuel injectors plugged. 7 hours of Audi labour + parts = CDN$3300!

34720 mi C $1800	Replaced leaking fuel injectors and spark plugs. Replaced leaking coolant line.
47220 mi C $550	Repaired paint chipping from front wheel wells caused from kick-up of material by front tires. Both fenders were repainted and 3M plastic film installed over problem area
47840 mi C $250	Warning indicator lights randomly turning on

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101000 mi

US $3700

Car had.a rough idle and had to replace head gasket.

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71000 mi

US $1100

Convertible top under plastic panel cable broke. Had to replace entire system.

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48000 mi US $650	1. problem with tires after 16,000 miles - loud noise and vibration. Car had new tires and aligment in January. Original dealer would not help. 2. NAV DVD would not eject - Original dealer would not help. Had to take car to new dealer
78200 mi US $745	Cruise control stopped working. Replaced cruise switch.
64200 mi US $1300	Installed switch and control unit for cruise control Replaced pump and motor for convertible top. Top would not go up.
89000 mi US $209	Windshield washer pump replaced Windshield washer pump replaced
94500 mi US $874	Replace "soft boot" in trunk for convertible top. Cable broke and gear stripped, convertible would not go down. Replace "soft boot" in trunk for convertible top. Cable broke and gear stripped, convertible would not go down.
99000 mi US $800	New rotors, pads and calipers
129300 mi US $3100	motor mounts - replaced Insulation/coating for wires to headlights "rotting". had to replace front headlight harnesses Rear View Windshield mirror, mount broke
131000 mi US $2109	Rear shocks, struts, front bearings Valve cover gaskets
136000 mi US $100	Replaced Broken latch on glovebox

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55000 mi

US $1100

Needed replacement of rear timing chain housing

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48000 mi US $500	Replace serpentine belt
79000 mi US $2400	R&R Cooling system; expansion tank; radiator hose expansion tank hose. R&R Valve cover gasket, left and right

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72540 mi C $8000	cam shaft seizure on drivers side(Canadian) driving at about 120km's on highway ,felt like front tire blew out.every light on dash lit up,originally thought timing chain problem.purchased and installed new head(rebuilt)new tensioners and guides,chains,clutch few other items.
78740 mi C $6000	had to replace timing chain ,tensioners,cam phasers.Just replaced all this little over a year ago.Garbage parts,very bad engineering and an absolute waste of money.I will never purchase an Audi product !! Buy a Lexus,I'm dead serious,Research and development surpasses every other manufacturer. The Audi A4 is the number 1 Towed vehicle on the planet.

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70700 mi US $2500	Replace control arms and bushings, upgraded the springs and shocks.
75000 mi US $1000	Replaced CV boot and 75,000 mile service
87000 mi US $200	Took in for power steering leak. Dealer couldn't find, but "found" multiple oil leaks.
92000 mi US $1028	Had to replace two O2 sensors
100000 mi US $250	Convertible top latching motor failed. Headlight idiot light came on, but main headlights were still working. One of the bulbs in the driving lights needed to be replaced.
100300 mi US $250	I smelled gas when I parked in my garage after refilling the gas tank. The sender unit had a crack that allowed gas to leak from the tank
104000 mi US $1600	Power steering pump died. Had to replace both the pump and the driveshaft for the pump

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70000 mi US $5000	Serpentine belt tensioner rubbed an hole in the oil cooler I think because of faulty installation when the car was at another dealer for earlier work. Audi of America and the other dealership disagree... Tensioner, belt, and cooler replaced.
87300 mi US $1150	Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as leaky vacuum line and repaired. 75k service also performed, as well as replacement of underbelly tray.
85000 mi US $2500	throttle body failed. replaced with remanufactured unit. oem part, but not audi-branded. struts were leaking. dealership only repair. apparently it's a special part. went with aftermarket coilovers, due to cost. performance seems similar to DRC system.
93200 mi US $2000	Carbon deposits cleaned from intake system. Sway bar end links replaced.
97000 mi US $350	Replaced left front inner and outer CV boots. Old CV boots were torn and leaking fluid. 95k mile service and oil change. 1 hour to look for vacuum leak (source of check engine light). Could not find its source.
105000 mi US $700	faulty intake manifold flap solenoid replaced.
115000 mi US $1000	Oil pan was leaking from drain plug. After oil change, new drain plug with larger crush washer didn't fix leak anymore, so lower oil pan was replaced.
116000 mi US $200	oil leak was fixed with new oil pan. spent a few extra days in the shop due to incorrect sealing.
120000 mi US $450	oil change, alignment, a few warning lights that didn't amount to anything. fixing a bad alignment another shop did.
15000 mi US $1100	replaced A/C compressor.
150000 mi US $300	pressure switch needed to be replaced. faulty replacement parts prolonged stay in shop.

38000 mi

US $1500

Needed a carbon clean. Normal maintenance for this engine.

37200 mi US $1200	Performed valve cleaning due to carbon buildup via direct injection system flaw.
48000 mi US $175	Changed transmission fluid as shifter was becoming slightly balky. Noted several ball joints in front suspension starting to exhibit a slight amount of play. Will replace soon.

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63240 mi C $1000	headlight
93000 mi C $600	multiple leaks in exhaust, replaced whole catback system thermostat failure
94240 mi C $200	spark plug coil
102300 mi C $1000	leaking seal
117800 mi C $200	burned out headlight

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76000 mi US $1680	High pressure fuel pump drive cam came apart and destroyed fuel pump and camshaft.
77000 mi US $500	#4 injector was replaced for same problem noted in Apr 12. This corrected the problem.

84320 mi C $99	Replaced 2 coilpacks
86800 mi C $2819	Noisy wheel bearings - replaced all 4 bearings
89280 mi C $160	Oil Change and Air filter / Cabin Filter
89900 mi C $659	Adaptive Xenon Headlight front levelling sensor
120280 mi C $4000	PCV replacement, intake manifold walnut shell carbon cleaning, turbo replacement

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16740 mi C $400	burned xenon headlight
60340 mi C $1500	Engine pump needed replacement
61380 mi C $1800	cam shaft and chain tensioner replaced

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53000 mi

US $1900

Engine Mounts, 55,000 mi service, rotors & brakes

78000 mi US $700	Cooling system; replace aux fan and thermostat
86000 mi US $1500	Replace climate control stepper motor Replace oil pump

59300 mi US $150	Valve cover needed to be replaced
85800 mi US $222	Replaced battery
90000 mi US $400	Baffle motor broken and stuck
100000 mi US $650	Thermostat replacement
104500 mi US $1305	Replace auxiliary fan assemblies (right and left) as well as fan control unit
107000 mi US $485	Check engine light--fuel metering system running too lean ar idle--replaced crankcase vent valve assembly
107000 mi US $650	Air bag light again came on, had to replace airbag clockspring

75800 mi

US $1400

Cooling system, the water pump needed to be replaced along with the timing belt and the thermostat

71000 mi US $1200	CEL came on at 71000 miles. Turbo recirculation valve failed and was replaced. Also had to replace the front 2 engine mounts.
87000 mi US $200	engine valve cover gasket was replaced.
93000 mi US $140	Failing coil pack causing timing issues. Replaced all 4 coil packs and spark plugs myself.

79000 mi

US $1350

Air bag light came on and needed to replace air bag module (about $900). Turn signal stopped working about same time. Replaced flasher relay.

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41400 mi US $300	Tensioner squealing. They changed tensioner, rollers and timing belt.
45300 mi US $100	Diverter valve bad
73000 mi US $2000	new tie rods,left spindle, control arms coolant flange leak and various hoses replaced
90000 mi US $2500	New front and rear suspension. New tires, wheel alignment. Oil pressure sensor replacement, oil change.

46000 mi US $700	Thermostat stuck open and not allowing engine to come up to temp at highway speeds. City driving was generally ok, but slow to warm up.
47000 mi US $850	In-tank fuel pump failed. Car would start fine when cold but when running short city errands with several on/off cycles it would eventually fail to start.
25000 mi US $1500	Fuel delivery system issue unresolved. Both fuel pumps replaced as well as fuel pressure sensor and problem still persisted. Dealer was moving on to replacing fuel pump control module but vehicle was totaled before it was installed.

80000 mi US $600	thermostat replaced
85000 mi US $1000	wheel bearing was damaged. Unknown cause

56000 mi US $2100	Suspension and control arm. Motor mount
67000 mi US $1000	Two different mechanics unable to identify issue. Engine Light on, emission error detected but unable to fix.

64200 mi US $1200	front control arms an struts replaced
78000 mi US $900	Timing belt and water pump replacement
75000 mi US $800	Thermostat replaced
89000 mi US $600	Lock cylinder assembly replacement.

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99200 mi US $2000	AC Compressor Failure Failure of 4 Upper Control Arms
112000 mi US $250	Coil Pack replacements

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64000 mi US $180	Battery fell off a cliff. Not just performed poorly in the colder weather -- it just stopped holding a charge.
68000 mi US $250	Windshield wipers wouldn't rest at base of windshield. Wiper transmission had to be reset. Vapor lock from -15F temps. Warmed up in mechanics garage solved problem and now drive it on the highway.
97000 mi US $250	Thermostat needed to be replaced.
115000 mi US $800	Replaced high pressure fuel pump. There was difficulty starting the engine in a few instances.
128404 mi US $350	Replaced oil separator, gasket, and breather hose.
137420 mi US $1000	Replaced all four fuel injectors; carbon clean of intake; replaced one ignition coil; Replaced oil filter housing due to leak AC pressure switch/sensor, evacuation, and re-charge
138460 mi US $800	Replaced starter
140805 mi US $1000	Replaced vacuum pump Replaced accessory belt
144795 mi US $800	Replaced faulty turbo recirculation valve

60000 mi US $200	Factory battery failed, was replaced at dealer
80000 mi US $900	Return oil hose from turbocharger was leaking badly Car was making squeaking noise while driving
106000 mi US $2300	upper control arms bushings were cracked/worn out and were replaced. engine mounts replaced replaced shocks/struts at all 4 corners to improve performance.
109000 mi US $2300	Replaced clutch, flywheel and slave cylinder
111000 mi US $800	Car was discharging battery. Replaced alternator, but did not solve problem entirely, as alternator light came back on.

78000 mi US $2300	$2200 for 4 tires, oil change, alignmt, 75k check, and fuel filter (check engine light). Still needs $2200 timing belt replacement. Light came back on immediately - fuel sensor/pump TSB? Now to dealership.
95000 mi US $6100	Cooling system repaired. Engine mounts fixed.

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54560 mi

$4000

TCS warning came up, mechanic checked and required replacement of ABS pump. Car automatically turned off when approaching a steep up-slope due to suspected gear problem. Airbag warning sensor on dashboard lighted together with Airbag Off button near ventilation. Unable to unlock and open left-back door from the outside.

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88040 mi

C $440

Rear door bumper guards (both sides) containing both metal and plastic parts rusted resulting in material separation. Brake switch has numerous outputs. Problem was with brake lights (and shifter interlock) which, not being applied, prevent shifter from moving out of PARK. Cost included towing to dealership.

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83700 mi C $400	Hard starting and cel on
84400 mi C $2300	engine severely misfiring, multiple fault codes, engine ran in limp mode. primary cause a failed, likely stretched, timing chain, one of the ones at the top of the engine, for one of the cylinder heads valve train. fixed most of misfire. secondary cause of misfire was severe carbon buildup in cylinder heads. cleaning the carbon build up fixed the last of the misfire codes, and the recommendation was to use the BG 44K every 6 months to keep it under control.
96100 mi C $600	Brake switch failure
97340 mi C $650	Replacement of leaking hydraulic motor mount
97960 mi C $875	Failure of oil system leading to 1/2 engine shutdown. Was not repaired. Replaced vehicle.

45300 mi US $235	Window rail squeaking. This car has had the window regulator replaced 3 times now for this problem. Each time the problem goes away for a week or a day, then returns. Can't get a top mechanic at dealer - they service only the high end cars
63000 mi US $1050	Oxygen and MAP sensors replaced. Throttle body cleaned. Air filter replaced
80000 mi US $925	The exhaust downpipe has rusted through after 14 years. The Midas technician welded new pieces into the existing system at an exorbitant rate.

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88000 mi C $300	Bearing
89900 mi C $300	Vacuum tube
106640 mi C $1200	Manu oil leaks. Changed the clutch in dame time.
127100 mi C $3500	Timing chaîn broke....,,,,

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114000 mi US $2700	new turbo unit (was leaking oil into turbo air intake hose), New headlight assemblies. The clear lens was a bit clouded, and allowing intrusion of visible moisture to the interior of the headlamp assembly. I also wanted it to look newer than it did.
120000 mi US $500	trans axle replacement. I noted the car vibrating at acceleration - replaced both, though 1 side was the bad one (both new made more sense. Also, replaced rubber hose connection between the windshield washer 2 reservoirs -was leaking.

39000 mi US $320	Flip lever in trunk that allows more trunk space when convertible top is up. The flip lever cable had to be replaced.
46000 mi US $1575	All the issues with this car have involved the convertible top, this time the rear window was coming loose from the sailcloth top after putting the top up. Audi dealer wanted over $5k for this repair.
48000 mi US $120	Oil leak Interior Console lid broke

53360 mi $2500	Noise heard when going over rough spots. Had to change the ends.
55160 mi $850	The coolant in the radiator was running low and it was identified that the water pump had a leak on it and thus the coolant was leaking out. The water pump was replaced.
72400 mi $300	The Cabin Air Conditioner Filter was dirty and had to be replaced. In addition the system was re-gassed. Interior Hood Upholstery was hanging and was re-done.

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45100 mi US $1000	Replace belt
56000 mi US $500	Replace front upper control arms due to worn bushings (cheaper to replace arms than press in/out bushings.
58000 mi US $3364	Plastic(!) valve cover gaskets warped, leaking oil. Covers replaced with new OE at tremendous cost. Audi cursed out loud. Oil cooler leaking coolant from seals. Seals replaced.

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51460 mi C $600	Rust in rear right fender
64680 mi C $700	Ignition coil faulty
67580 mi C $2000	Coolant Leak, water pump housing replaced Replaced both front headlights. (HID)
64220 mi C $900	Power steering hose blow out, lost steering while cornering, had to pull off immediately and be towed.
77500 mi C $4500	Intake Manifold Pan Valley Gasket Leak CV boots both replaced, torn.

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95000 mi US $1350	Power steering pump hoses failure, both to and from hoses cracked.
156000 mi US $5000	Timing chain components and clutch

49500 mi US $140	Glove box hinge broke and passenger seat cover (backside) became debonded.
67300 mi US $458	Car completely lost electrical. Nothing worked. Was told serpentine belt was too worn and would not charge battery.
69000 mi US $1400	Lower power steering hose failed spraying all fluid over the engine causing smoking and was then not drivable. $300. for parts, $1100. for labor. Two weeks after extended warranty expired.
72000 mi US $2769	Oil leak. Valve cover gasket, oil cooler o-ring.
85221 mi US $6000	Motor mounts, brakes all around, windshield washer pump.

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62000 mi US $1200	Airbag sensor failure.
74600 mi US $450	Driver's door lock not always unlocking with remote.
78300 mi US $327	Key fob quit working. Ordered new one a reprogrammed all keys.
81400 mi US $600	Replaced N80 valve.
83300 mi US $4535	Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets Replaced upper control arm bushings. Replaced cracked coolant reservoir.
84000 mi US $500	Car would not start. Supply power relays faulty. Both were replaced.
85000 mi US $1100	Replaced left lower guide link bushings and wishbone.
87000 mi US $1100	Glass rear window separating from convertible top.
88000 mi US $800	Car failed to start. Dealer changed coil pack. Car failed to start. Dealer changed fuel pressure sensor.
81800 mi US $200	Dealer "guessed" at fuel pump @ $1700. Took car back to indy. VAG COM showed camshaft sensor failure. Indy changed camshaft sensor. No problem since.
91000 mi US $1400	Bluetooth module failed.

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37200 mi C $150	Slow leak in lower rad hose assembly
39680 mi C $100	Recharge of refrigerant. leak check...non found
42160 mi C $200	convertible top quit working. dealer diagnosed problem, removed, cleaned contacts and re-installed same motor. said it needed replacing kkif this fix didn't work. failed in one week so motor was replaced. a/c empty, no leaks found. Re charged still not working. dealer determined compressor and dryer needed replacement. Over $1700.00 in parts alone required. Elected not to repair it.
43400 mi C $773	Engine light came on. Analysis determined 3 out of the 8 coils were faulty. Changed all 8 and replaced spark plugs which were original
57040 mi C $900	Convertible top worked intermittently. Dealer got it to work for a month then it failed again.
58280 mi C $1000	Second visit for an intermittent working convertible top

25497 mi C $500	Faulty Top Position Sensor replaced
50220 mi C $1500	Water Pump housing cracked, so it and water pump and thermostat and coolant replaced. Since the front bumper had to be removed to do this, the sepentine belt was replaced at the same time (it was looking aged).

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70700 mi US $2300	Mechanical clutch failure, not able to get it into gear in the morning when cold. Clutch not engaging fully. Replaced clutch.
85000 mi US $1000	Bluetooth module was draining battery and had to be replaced
95000 mi US $3000	Suspension was leaking hydraulic fluid and needed to be replaced Carbon buildup needed to be cleaned, and fuel injectors replaced

109700 mi US $175	Replaced Xenon headlight lamp
114000 mi US $2100	Intake valve flaps and position sensors were reporting errors. The flap arms were replaced and the oil separator was replace. Intake valves were cleaned of carbon deposits.

89280 mi C $100	Rear O2 sensors failed. Check engine light on.
95480 mi C $255	Check engine light: Outside air temperature sensor replacement. Replace O2 sensor. Replace clutch pressure plate with 3R from JHMotorsports. Failed due to a shop's abuse. Replaced washer jet - driver's side. Replaced failed O2 sensor.
102920 mi C $2977	R/F upper control arm bushing torn and has play. Inner tie rod also has play. R/F spindle fractured where upper control arms mount. Remove and replace including wheel bearing. Remove and replace bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor. Vibration/Buzz sporadically & rattle over bumps. Exhaust system hanger broken causing exhaust to rest on cross beam. Replaced hanger and space out cross beam.
106620 mi C $465	Air leak in oil/water separator
109740 mi C $960	Carbon cleaning of exhaust valves on block.

51200 mi US $1200	Carbon buildup in intake manifold and valves. Must be manually cleaned. Known issue audI won't cover. Engineering flaw with direct injection system.
76000 mi US $900	Control arms replaced. Bushing worn out

93000 mi

US $1800

replace front cv joints/boots & clutch. also drc replaced by dealer du to tsb recall.

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52780 mi C $100	Cracked LCD in rear-view mirror was replaced under warranty. dealer forgot to order replacement part even with 1-month advance notice. to be replaced at next dealer visit. had noticed blue smoke on decel after heavy throttle application. dealer found PCV valve plugged, replaced valve and valve cover, cleaned out intake / intercoolers.
89280 mi C $1740	diverter valve and valve cover PCV system failure. diagnose and replace both. Also replace timing belt, pulleys, water pump at Audi's cost.

98000 mi US $1200	Replaced exhaust valves (previous owner ran low octane fuel, detonation chipped away at them), cam chain, tensioner and timing belt. Car was running on two cylinders. That's what you get for a screaming deal at an auction.
104000 mi US $100	Coolant leak so i replaced the coolant flange. Oem part $60.

70000 mi

US $1299

Exhaust system failed / rusted out after 9 years on salted Northeastern streets. Replaced with Europa Parts stainless performance exhaust system. A bit noisy, but noticeable performance improvement.

38000 mi US $1300	Cambox oil leak. Gasket replaced Thermostat housing leaking. Housing and thermostat replaced
38000 mi US $460	Right drive shaft oil seal failure
42000 mi US $450	PCV failed. Audi replaced pCV and fuel regulator under emission warrantee. I had to pay for cambox oil leak. Previous mechanic failed to diagnose and dismissed my telling him the underlying issue (low miles,shirt journeys, oil on filler).

88000 mi US $879	75000 mile maintenance. Included oil change and diagnostic of excess oil burning.
89000 mi US $2150	Catalytic converter clogged Engine snub mount degraded. Upgraded with polyurethane mount. Coolant flush needed due to incorrect type of coolant in system when car was purchased. Included, thermostat, seals, coolant flush. Also signs that the temp sensor and coolant flange were failing, and in there, so replaced these as well.
91225 mi US $2300	Valve cover was found to be leaking large amount of oil into the inter cooler. Replaced valve cover and gasket. Internal waste gate found to be leaking into the Turbo and inner oil seal was also found to be leaking.
94000 mi US $210	Valve cover flap had broken causing the engine to burn excessive amounts of oil. 1qt every 600 miles.
98000 mi US $228	Engine would cut out after high idle on start was done. Had no check engine light but when pulling codes for that there was a code for low voltage to the low volume fuel pump. Replaced fuel filter and Fuel voltage regulator that required dropping part of the fuel tank.
100000 mi US $1433	System flush due to millage and hesitation in down shifting

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51000 mi US $210	Car continued to burn oil. This time, the dealer replaced the gasket cover. So far I haven't seen any additional oil being burned. The entire rear reverse light assembly was removed and replaced.
60000 mi US $540	Bad wheel bearing was replaced.
80100 mi US $500	Vacuum pump went bad causing an oil leak. The pump was replaced.
84000 mi US $1600	Replaced motor mounts. Also replaced rear brakes.

48000 mi US $149	Valve cover gasket replaced to address oil leak. $38 part + $105 labor
50000 mi US $370	Car running with rough idle. Valve cover breather valve and pipe replaced. Mechanic noted database (TSB?) described this as potential common problem.
60672 mi US $220	Driver rear turn signal light not working due to broken connector on tail light circuit board. New board, connectors, and wiring replaced Driver rear turn signal light not working due to broken connector on tail light circuit board. New board, connectors, and wiring replaced
64000 mi US $782	Stuck rear driver side calipers. Calipers, rotors, and pads replaced.
77072 mi US $292	Sticking caliper on passenger rear wheel. Had been previously replaced with a remanufactured part Sept 2013.
77872 mi US $2408	Low oil pressure warning light came on and engine was running very poorly. Oil pump was replaced. Diagnosed low oil pressure problem to be failed oil pump.
82700 mi US $464	MIL came on and car was misfiring badly. One ignition coil was not functioning, 2 others were cracked. Replaced all 4 coils.
88203 mi US $100	Replaced taillight lens on hatch, driver side. Broken by owner while parked in garage.
98000 mi US $237	Replaced rear light circuit board assembly Child lockout for rear seat windows is stuck in the "on" position (i.e. only the driver can open/close rear windows)
103692 mi US $301	Replaced valve cover gasket and crankcase valve to fix oil leak.
119000 mi US $200	Major paint flaked off from right front fender (~4 sq in) with light evidence of rust underneath. Note: this fender has twice been previously repaired for minor dent and repaint
143000 mi US $343	Replaced booster valve installed Nov 2020 at prior repair. Dealer determined aftermarket part was not compatible and check engine light was on as a result

30000 mi US $250	Repair for broken sway bar perch.
85000 mi US $1352	Traction control light and EPC light coming on intermittently, car stalling for a period of time. Replaced throttle body and wiring.
90000 mi US $120	Second trip for warning lights, stalling.
95000 mi US $815	At the dealer three times in last six months. Each time the dealer had it for at least a week. Traction control light and EPC light coming on intermittently, car stalling for a period of time. Total of $2300, not fixed.

58200 mi US $4000	Cam follower failed, had to replace intake camshaft and all related components. Also did timing belt.
58000 mi US $5000	cracked head on guide rail frame for camshafts. Also had a broken baffle inside the valve cover.
69000 mi US $1500	Rearview mirror fell off, needs a new windshield. Engine mount leaking. Control arm bushings squeaking.
70000 mi US $560	Replaced control arms on the front end. leaking engine mount on passenger side. Ordered new mounts for $200 Needed an alignment after replacing control arms. Also had the windshield replaced during the alignment to fix the rearview mirror problem.
71000 mi US $200	Replaced engine mount.

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66238 mi

US $1400

Center and side engine mounts needed to be replaced.

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71000 mi US $181	Crankcase valve replaced. Second time, AUDI/VW engineers designed a poor valve. replaced with latest model..HOPE IT LASTS longer than the previous version!!!
87000 mi US $104	Dipstick replaced. The plastic broke below the pull ring due to heat and poor manufacturing quality control. Sensor then detecting low engine pressure, CEL went on. Cost $104 to replace.
104000 mi US $2000	Timing belt and engine mounts
123000 mi US $275	evaporator emissions

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51840 mi

US $2000

The oil consumption, as on many A4s, had been high. First test, performed in '09, car passed. Second test, January, 2013, car failed. Audi approved new piston rings. Work sheet indicates crank was checked and passed specs.

61900 mi

US $1488

suspension parts replaced

60420 mi C $300	CV Boot torn and needs replacement. Pinch bolt was seized due to corrosion. Tried fixing it myself and at a shop but bolt couldn't be removed, needed to take to dealer.
83480 mi C $800	Dipped headlight error on dash. HID Ballast and bulb replaced.
88040 mi C $200	Diverter valve and wastegate actuator replaced. Engine not receiving enough boost. Engine mounts also failed, but have not replaced.
93000 mi C $2000	Exhaust leak

88000 mi US $200	Current problem is something with the fuel system. Car will barely crawl. Two problems within two months, not good. Love the car when it works properly, which has been about two weeks. Dealer narrowed problem down to hpfp or regulator.
88500 mi US $100	Used car dealer installed high pressure fuel pump with $100 deductible. Update: they installed a used pump, failed again a month later. Limping around, trying to get Audi to honor warranty.
89100 mi US $1200	Car running poorly, limp mode, low fuel pressure, check engine light, EPC light. Replaced LPFP and HPFP, didn't resolve issue. Dealers just throw parts at a problem.
89500 mi US $115	It is still not fixed.
107000 mi US $5000	Fuel cuts. Ongoing. Entire time I've owned the car with no end in sight. For a premiem car this one is fucked.
111000 mi US $600	After 3+ years and thousands of dollars spent the culprit was the clip that goes onto the top of the hpfp. Lesson, go to Darlings Audi if you're in Maine.

44020 mi C $694	Thick white smoke from exhaust and loss of power when accelerating. Diagnosis found oil in the Intercoolers. Drained oil from intercoolers, replaced hose, gasket and sparkplug
46500 mi C $126	Thick white smoke coming out from Exhaust when accelerating. Loss of power felt.
50220 mi C $341	Smoke reappeared on acceleration despite replacing Turbo. Dealer suggested replacing Valve cover.
62620 mi C $1494	Complete timing belt job Camshaft seal leaking Valve cover gasket leaking
117180 mi C $1004	Diagnosis - Inner pad worn. Replace rear pads & Rotors. Dust boots on rear caliper torn. Recommend both calipers be replaced. One of the sliders had a torn boot as well. Diagnose - A/C not cold as it used to be. A/C recharge - Diagnosis found no other problems 190201 - Replace Passenger Airbag ignitor as per recall Diagnosis only - Coolant flange leaking, Thermostat faulty

115000 mi US $550	Replaced resonator. Exhaust leak, noise.
129500 mi US $1500	Replace turbocharger.

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264700 mi US $400	Engine mounts replaced
124700 mi US $400	airflow mass sensor and vacuum (ECC?) valve
198200 mi US $1500	Turbo underboost. Must be replaced. Debugged for all possibilities of Intake sensor or pressure valve. Replaced upper control arms, mounts and shocks. Must replace the lower control arms too eventually. All from the front.
224000 mi US $500	Turbocharger leak Vacuum system in fuel
261000 mi US $650	Oil leak at oil filter base
283000 mi US $500	Alternator failure

78500 mi US $600	Turbo cutoff valve replaced. Will have to return to dealer for further troubleshooting.
143000 mi US $3500	Something with the cam
148000 mi US $6000	Complete engine replacement with a used engine. 2.0T totally failed during normal driving and had metal shavings in the oil.

122300 mi

US $6008

Engine blew related to the turbo using leaking too much oil.

181000 mi

US $1000

Replaced failing clutch.

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93800 mi US $400	serpentine system was replaced -- belt was nearly shredded and tensioners were gone.
140000 mi US $1000	brakes front and rear

44000 mi US $155	epc light comes on after engine is warm, dealer scan shows cold misfire code. i am given 2 bottles of G17 gas additive. engine starts easier, but epc light still comes on after engine warm.
46000 mi US $560	epc and check engine lights on, cruise control inoperative. Replaced clutch switches and now it all works
46000 mi US $500	valve covers replaced
47200 mi US $2300	carbon build up on intake system

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34500 mi US $512	Replaced cracked intercooler. Replaced rear main seal. Replaced cracked intercooler
47000 mi US $446	Thermostat stuck open, making engine run too cool. Thermostat replaced and problem solved. on most cars, this would be a minor repair, but there's 2.5 hours labor to get to the thermostat on an Audi.
62000 mi US $330	Convertible top sensor bad. Top would stop during opening, or refuse to close. Sensor replaced fixing problem Water pump leaking from gasket. Improper seating of gasket when timing belt changed. Water pump removed, gasket surfaces reconditioned, gasket and water pump replaced
63000 mi US $265	Center taillight had been failing intermittently, and was finally off more than 60% of the time. Center light replaced $175 parts, rest labor.
69000 mi US $430	Leaking diverter valve (torn diaphragm). Replaced with new diverter valve.
72000 mi US $1500	Motor mounts worn and leaking. Both mounts replaced Radiator overflow tank cracked, with slight leak Severe vibration of serpentine belt tensioner and belt. Diagnosis was that tensioner failed, and belt ruined by vibration. Tensioner and belt replaced.
73000 mi US $501	Vibration again noted in engine. Overrun pulley on alternator seized, pulley replaced
77000 mi US $289	Convertible top began having difficulties opening and closing. Got estimate from dealer for $4700 for repair, similar estimate from independent mechanic. After researching, i determined that probable cause was the electric motor that drives the hydraulics that open and close the top. I disassembled the convertible top mechanism, removed and disassembled the motor, verified carbon arcing on the commutator. Ordered and installed new Audi motor.

30000 mi £1000	Unable to start. Initially told failed camshaft sensor, subsequently melted ignition coil. Billed for both.
31000 mi £1000	Further ignition coils failed

54300 mi US $120	Inner CV boot tore, joint needed to be replaced, replaced driveshaft with remanufactured
79700 mi US $300	CVT control module had a failing gear position sensor. The shop replaced the control module under my extended warranty.
85700 mi US $200	Two coil packs failed, I had all four replaced
106000 mi US $1000	Replace control arms, due to joints starting to show wear Replace failed thermostat (was stuck open)
111000 mi US $700	Replaced worn out front shock mounts and mount brackets

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22000 mi US $400	Windshield washer leak
25000 mi US $400	Vacuum leak PCV replaced
68400 mi US $200	Temperature sensor
72000 mi US $350	New thermostat
77000 mi US $450	Sensor error, replaced.
92000 mi US $1100	Ignition switch and relay.
94000 mi US $150	Battery and cable ends
97000 mi US $2000	motor mounts

61000 mi US $500	Car was bucking at highway speeds.
77000 mi US $2200	Bearings/bushings issues causes misalignment chopping 2 year old tires and requiring needing all new tires.
88000 mi US $200	Airbag light was on. Dealership redid connection in passenger seatbelt. Airbag light is back on already.
103000 mi US $1000	Replaced part of exhaust system. Replaced faulty rear passenger seatbelt ignitor.
65000 mi US $650	Carbon build up, fouled plugs and coil pack

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31000 mi

US $3725

Had extreme difficulty shifting into 1st and rev. They told me it was a complete clutch assembly at 31k miles. The clutch is NOT burned and except for extreme wear, in excellent shape. Discussed coverage with Audi, they refused to provide any. Not happy.

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97300 mi US $2000	Fuel pump and turbo bypass valve faulty. All but $250 covered by Geico plan. Motor mounts on both sides. All but $250 covered by Geico plan.
100000 mi US $1500	Car stopped accelerating on the highway. Towed to a nearest dealer for $120. Spark plugs replaced and injectors cleaned for $525. Prior to this, front brake pads and rotors replaced, second time within 1 year.
114800 mi US $400	Replaced the part which attaches the oil filter to the engine block. Also had maintenance done (over $300 for a check up) and 3 recalls. Check engine light was on when scheduled the servivce, but it went off by itself. The final charge was over $700.
120000 mi US $400	Dealer replaced the clutch switch.
121000 mi US $190	Well, it's the same Check Engine light issue. 2 trips to the dealer and it hasn't been fixed. Getting ready to call the dealer today for the 3rd appointment. My wallet is getting too light! Also broken glove box door hinge and armrest latch.
139200 mi US $330	Misfires in multiple cylinders. All coils replaced by the dealer.
151000 mi US $2130	Oil leaks
153600 mi US $700	Additional oil leaks. Gaskets replaced. Vacuum pump replaced.
165000 mi US $1000	Cooling system leak, two spots around the engine.
189000 mi US $286	Some part of fuel system held by 3 screws got unbolted. 2 bolts were recovered from the top of skid plate. One bolt had to be ordered. Mechanic suspected a previous shop in sloppy workmanship.

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46796 mi US $175	front turn signal wasn't working. Had socket and bulb replaced.
47000 mi US $175	front turn signal was out. Bulb and socket replaced.
77000 mi US $2000	dying fuel pump

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133000 mi

US $4200

Cam adjusters failed

94800 mi US $440	Replaced passenger window regulator
96000 mi US $1800	Relined clutch Valve cover gasket replacement
111000 mi US $1050	Fuel pump failed. Something was making strange noises for a month or so. Determined it was the fuel pump after it failed. Car is quiet now.
121000 mi US $320	Changed PCV due to high oil usage (no leaks or exhaust smell??) Tires, and wheel alighnment. Alignment only slightly out since car was manufactured.
126000 mi US $1700	Window mechanism frozen. Coolant hose leaking Fuel pump squealing
134000 mi US $350	Tie rod worn causing tires to begin cupping. Had no apparent impact on drivability otherwise.
135000 mi US $100	Display showed coolant level low. Level OK but thermostat was stuck partially open. Replaced

24000 mi US $3500	Clutch replacement: Blew the clutch due to a missed shift. Clutch became solid link, with shift lever in neutral car ran fine. No other problems. Impressed by transmissions integrity.
57800 mi US $1700	Serpentine belt was cracked and showing wear (replaced). Front rubber suspension bushings cracked (replaced).
79000 mi US $200	There are drain tubes in the roof that were clogged. This was causing a leak into the cabin. These drain tubes had to be blown out, which is a service my dealership should have been proving, but wasn't.

55000 mi US $1800	Power steering failed. Power steering pump and steering rack replaced.
75000 mi US $125	This model has a history of headlight flickering and headlight outages. Sometimes headlight bulb replacement fixes it, sometimes the ballast or other electrical parts need to be replaced. In this case, replacing the bulbs fixed it for now.

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53000 mi US $214	Took car in for regular 5K oil / filter change and to reset auto locking/unlocking of doors, but discovered that Upper control arm bushings are failing and will cost $1375.00 to replace
59000 mi US $394	Failure of Front Upper and Rear Control Arms. $ replaced Defective Serpentine Belt
63500 mi US $1400	CV boot tearing, needed replacement Valve cover gasket leaking x 2 Serpentine belt pulley got stuck, shredded belt partially, but could be freed / lubricated.
76000 mi US $100	Oil filter flange was leaking
93000 mi US $165	Ground strap was coming apart from starter and starter had to be replaced Serpentine belt tensioner failure

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31000 mi US $600	Engine mount replacement
57000 mi US $1600	Clutch replacement and brake replacement
58800 mi US $250	Wheel bearing, control arms and sway bar replacement/repair
80000 mi US $2000	replace radio and gps system
89000 mi US $950	cruise control not working
123000 mi US $2000	coolant tank replaced, hoses replaced
135000 mi US $2000	engine mounts replaced

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49620 mi A $947	Rocker cam cover gasket leak and air leak causing missing repaired. New coil packs replaced for free under service measure 28E9 and 23D6 campaign.
77900 mi A $3000	Fuel pump cam follower failed damaging the cam shaft

128000 mi US $230	Engine light, cooling system.
167000 mi US $1475	Valve cover seals, front crankshaft seal, camshaft seal, timing belt and water pump. Refill coolant, oil and filter change.

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127000 mi

US $1650

Power steering pully loose, took out fan belt. Power steering pump needed to be replaced as well as fan belt

156240 mi C $4000	Exhaust cam and position sensor
157480 mi C $600	Replaced DS front Wheel Bearing
160480 mi C $500	Replaced passenger side wheel bearing & Oil change
168920 mi C $389	Passenger Window Regulator

73000 mi US $2200	Clutch was replaced. CV boot leaking grease.
180000 mi US $1000	Rear timing chain broke and needed replacement.

126000 mi US $1200	Engine not coming to temperature, needed thermostat replaced.
127000 mi US $2700	Lost oil pressure in engine. Oil pump failure and chain broke. Part alone was almost $1400. $300 just to diagnose and identify extent of failure. Remainder to handle repair/replacement of new part, fluids, etc...

40920 mi C $213	Replace PCV valve and gasket Slow and irregular idle when cold first noticed last winter not fixed by replacing coils (as per recall) No CEL Broken window regulator (driver door). Replaced under extended warranty Camshaft carrier leaking oil. Install new gasket and sealants. ?consequence of previous warranty repair by dealer. Repaired under extended warranty
45880 mi C $2200	Camshaft carrier leaking oil. Install new gasket and sealants. ?consequence of previous warranty repair by dealer. Broken window regulator (driver door). Replaced.
78120 mi C $3400	Clutch and flywheel replacement

64000 mi US $3115	Low Oil Pressure in cold temperatures (<10F), ignored warning indicator. Towed. Long block replaced. I think it was caused by ice crystals forming on the oil pickup screen. Audi has a TSB, 170825 (issued 11/21/2008). They revised the oil pump intake pipe.
88000 mi US $120	Drivers side front wheel bearing replaced
102000 mi US $560	Washer fluid sensor and pump replaced by dealer. Had sensor issues due to Rain-X; also had the oil sensor re-wired due to DIS showing an issue with the sensor- dealer diagnosed wiring issue and replaced at no charge; dealer replaced headlight bolt due to user error (lost the retaining clip)
106400 mi US $185	Rear caliper was sticking, pins were cleaned/greased, piston retracted. Symptoms persisted, caliper replaced.
131000 mi US $900	Mid muffler pipe rotted. replaced with aftermarket full SS as it was roughly the same price as OEM mid muffler parts.
135000 mi US $400	Front passenger side wheel bearing needed to be replaced

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56000 mi US $240	Replaced HID headlamp due to intermittent malfunction. Problem with ignitor, which is integral with bulb for this design.
64000 mi US $500	xenon headlight bulb exchange due to intermittent failure (prob. related to voltage regulating component integral with bulb). fault code (Check engine light)
82700 mi US $400	valve cover gasket replaced ignition coil failed, required replacement of coil. A recent recall was issued for this part but I don't live near a dealer so I had it replaced out of pocket.
85300 mi US $900	vacuum pump valve cover gaskets
136000 mi US $2000	replaced bushings for suspension members recharge fresh tires

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97340 mi C $400	Dismantled engine to clean carbon and oil deposits on intake valves.
98340 mi C $200	Defective wheel bearing on the passenger side
122760 mi C $250	Front end developed noise over the winter. Worst noise was from driver's side front bearing. Required replacement but took a long time due to seized and corroded fasteners and components. After the drivers side was repaired, it was apparent that the passenger side front was defective as well. Once parts were obtained, that side was replaced.
122760 mi C $2000	Flex pipe on RHS is broken. Estimated parts cost is $1500 alone plus $500 labour. Yikes. Intake flaps on one bank are stuck closed. Need to dismantle intake assembly to check problem repair-ability, which at the least requires $100 in gaskets, even if nothing is done. Valve cover gaskets are leaking oil again. The leak is bad enough to fill the spark plug wells causing misfires.
125860 mi C $450	Rear brakes were making a grinding noise. Investigation revealed metal on metal. Rotors and pads were destroyed, so required replacement. Further investigation revealed a defective caliper, which required replacement. Flex hoses to calipers were at end of life so replacement required. Rusted brake lines made repair difficult. E-brake cable was disconnected and had to be reconnected inside car to e-brake handle. Full brake system bleed required to purge air from entire system.
135160 mi C $450	Front rotors were at wear limit. Replacement required. Front pads were worn unevenly so the decision was taken to replace them. Caliper slides were cleaned an re-lubed as part of the maintenance.
137020 mi C $400	Defective ballast on the HID light required replacement. To remove the head light assembly, the bumper cover must be removed. Some body work was part of the process when rust was discovered under body panels.

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74000 mi US $100	CEL as result of P2099 Code "underboost condition". Replaced Diverter valve with updated "D" variant that uses a piston instead of a flimsy rubber diaphragm.
86000 mi US $1600	Replace thermostat as result of code #08577 thrown. Discovered Waterpump developed a coolant leak. Prompted to do a timing belt job early to save on the labor costs involved with job. Replace drive axle assembly due to leaking outer boot.
88600 mi US $120	Mis-fire on cylinder 4.Causing blinking CEL engine vibration and rough running. Replaced all 4 coil packs and new sparkplugs.Earlier set was replaced under recall.This is third set for this car. Autozone coilpacks with lifetime warranty
100000 mi US $1000	Random misfires after driving for about 30 minutes. All coil packs replaced under lifetime warranty. Intake removed and intake valves manually scraped and cleaned to remove carbon buildup. So far mis-fires have been resolved and have not returned even after extended driving periods.
102000 mi US $400	CVT bucking, slipping from standstill. Burning smell. Lower CVT oil cooler hose had blown, bleeding out atleast 5 quarts of CVT fluid on the roadway. CVT oil got on the exhaust which resulted in the burning smell. Replaced lower cvt oil cooler hose (passenger side) and 5 quarts of TOTAL cvt fluid resolved issue. Really thought I was going through my second bad TCM.

114000 mi

US $1700

Mild overheating. Replaced timing belt & tensioners, thermostat, coolant flange, coolant temp sensor and flushed cooling system.

138880 mi

$1700

camshafts got broken (2.5tdi) with automatic gearbox, that was weird

71500 mi

US $1068

Needed to replace all engine mounts (left, right, and stop mounts). Oil pressure sensor needed to be replaced. Spark plug and Direct Ignition Coil needed to be replaced.

58000 mi US $1200	Replaced both motor mounts Replaced battery
65000 mi US $1585	Replace water pump, thermostat, timing belt, tensioner. The coolant system thermostat was faulty and triggered the MIL light. The low coolant light came on and the water pump was found to be leaking.

67360 mi C $1100	Transmission cooling line burst
73780 mi C $350	Skid plate
83700 mi C $1800	CEL was on; replaced several parts
102600 mi C $3400	Leaks and knocking. Replaced engine.
108500 mi C $350	Fuel pressure sensor
112840 mi C $100	Trunk latch

52000 mi US $800	Control arm knuckle was cracked by the indie shop that installed my coilovers. Control arm cracked.
67000 mi US $340	Coil pack went and Pep Boys grossly overcharged me for one coil and labour -$340. I replaced all 4 the next day off $160.
78000 mi US $300	Vacuum leak that affected idling.
82000 mi US $2000	Computer in the transmission, serpentine belt and speed contol sensor we're replaced.
83400 mi US $940	Motor mounts and snub mount replaced.
87000 mi US $280	Coolant flange was deteriorating and needed to be replaced. Coolant hose and temp sensor was also replaced. New coolant added.

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109120 mi C $600	High Pressure Fuel Pump failure, as indicated by scanner. But this didn't fix the issue.
109740 mi C $500	Picked up the car after the repairs the day before. Dealer had replaced the gas pump, as the car was stalling for no reason while running. But it stalled again on the way home from the dealer. They found out that the low pressure fuel sensor was defective. It was replaced at their cost and the difference between the fuel pump and the sensor was refunded to me as per my request.
117800 mi C $1200	The trunk lid had a big rust spot, rust warranty is 13 years on this vehicle, Audi Canada inspected the vehicle and found flaking paint under the passenger side front fender and passenger side rear quarter panel in addition to the trunk lid.The lid and the fender was replaced, the rear quarter panel was repainted.

117800 mi $400	Replaced the HPFP and cam follower. Discovered worn camshaft. I replaced the intake camshaft and head gasket.
118100 mi $300	Then I replaced the thrust sensor and druck sensor for the P310B/ 012555 issue, but still P310B fault. No CEL or fuel cuts happened. Ordered Rear Fuel Pump, hoping this would cure the P310B fault code.
118700 mi $300	Replaced rear fuel pump, light out.
120900 mi $600	Replaced the right side Driveshaft. As there are juddering when acceleration especially from 1st to 2nd gear. Car was running rich, mechanic recommended to replace both the Lambda sensors (front and rear) as the car age is already 6 years old.
121900 mi $375	Replaced Front Left CV Boot as Grease leak was found at the drive shaft
134540 mi $180	Did my 10k service and same time replace my Fuel Flap Actuator and also the N80 (EVAP Purge Valve).
136400 mi $200	Had problem with Boost not passing 4psi, my regular boost was 17psi. This only happens when the car is warmed up. After 2 days of troubleshooting and testing as no fault codes, found out that the N75 wastegate actuator valve is faulty.
136400 mi $600	Starter failed after replacing a new battery
138880 mi $500	Replaced the left side front knuckle @ wheel bearing housing and also subframe bushes.
140400 mi $900	Replaced both Coolant Fan and Air Cond Fan and also the Control module for this. Problem was due to sudden lost of Fan power to both units.
139200 mi $1000	Changed my radiator as it was leaking. Replace both left and right engine mountings. Replace both left and right transmission mountings.

62000 mi

US $9500

Check engine light came on. First told it was the fuel pump sensor. Escalated to fuel pump and went on to having to replace the engine with a used one. Once engine was swapped, learned that transmission also failed and needed to be replaced. I hate AUDI3 year old car needing 10K worth of repairs and AUDI washed their hands clean. They claim it could happen to any car. This car has all highway miles and h

57000 mi US $2000	TCM replaced
57000 mi US $1211	Engine mount replaced, transmission fluid change / filter kit.

109200 mi

US $4286

Replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump, Sensor & Camshaft Follower (follower is a common wear item on 06-07 MY 2.0T engines, was not inspected by previous owner, caused damaged to HPFP and Intake Camshaft). $528. Replaced Intake Camshaft with Cam Chain & Tensioner (proactive). $1270. Replaced rear timing cover housing w/controller solenoid due to oil leak and solenoid error code. $720. Replace Boost Diverter Valve, common wear item on early 2.0T engines. $250. Replace Fuel Filter. $50.

99000 mi US $382	Rear Output Shaft Seal
105300 mi US $1200	I got my maintenance done at Pure Motorsport which included my timing belt, oil change, valve cover gasket, and cam follower. It was all preventive maintenance except for my valve cover which was leaking.
108600 mi US $260	Battery died
110300 mi US $1600	I replaced front Upper Control Arms and all suspension with new Vogtland Coilovers. Also got an alignment done. Control arms were noticeably worn because of noise and visual inspection. Stock suspension was just upgraded, not sure if it was bad.
112200 mi US $1500	I had to replace the Low Pressure Fuel Pump with Relays, High Pressure Fuel Pump, and Fuel Filter because they all went out.

40750 mi US $125	Foglight light replacement. Purchased part online and dealer fix for under $75. If dealer purchased the part and fix the foglight it would cost $200.
49000 mi US $400	Headlight dip issue. Right
58000 mi US $200	Turbo recirculation valve PCV Valve
69000 mi US $250	Window regulator driver side front window broke.
89000 mi US $1000	Engine mounts replaced, both side. Right side failed.

65000 mi US $450	Oil leak on valve cover, vacuum leak, idling rough, check engine light on. Repaired leaks, new plugs & filters,
65800 mi US $500	Check engine light, emissions problem, vacuum leak
67000 mi US $500	Turbo bypass valve was faulty, low power, rough idle. Once repaired the car runs better than ever.
70300 mi US $1200	A/C wasn't developing pressure - compressor replaced. Problem solved.
86700 mi US $4200	Front Sway Bar Bushings replaced from wear Engine mount leaking fluid - replaced

140800 mi US $1373	Cam follower failed, taking other parts with it. Replaced the camshaft and cam lobe, seal rings, adjuster, follower, gaskets, and housing. $4,000 total, but split three ways with Audi and the dealer. Coils, breather valve, HPFP (damaged by cam follower failure).
171000 mi US $6900	Car was making slight noise. Upon inspection it was found that a bolt had been sheared off in the engine and a new engine would be needed.
209800 mi US $1063	Thermostat replaced. Rear brake lines replaced, brakes flushed.
265000 mi US $1500	Inner and outer toe rods replaced. Pressure regulator replaced
285000 mi US $1600	Power steering rack replaced
292000 mi US $1600	Alternator failed, steering fluid line rupture
301000 mi US $280	Spark plugs and new coils

98000 mi US $5600	The engine froze up and it had to be replaced. The new engine has a P2293 code for fuel pressure that we are also trying to work out. This car is bleeding me dry.
110000 mi US $500	Drivers door handle could not open from the inside. Cable was replaced. ECU still thinks that fuel pressure is low when it isn't.

87000 mi US $1700	fuel sensor, serpentine belt replaced. a cam on the camshaft had to be replaced as metal part that drives mechanical fuel pump wore out and caused the cam to wear down. Cam and lifter for fuel pump had to be replaced due to wear. Fuel pump sensor was also replaced. This is a known problem with Audi 2.0 FSI engines fro 2006
90000 mi US $1600	Replaced timing belt, water pump, rollers, etc.
116000 mi US $1200	Fuel injector o ring blew. Valve cover gasket blew turbo blowback diverted valve blew
122000 mi US $480	replaced 1 motor mount
122000 mi US $400	CEL went on; had to replace intake valve

89000 mi US $1900	Replaced tie ends and another part that was leaking
92000 mi US $3000	coolant leak

53320 mi C $2900	Locking system replaced. engine air intake issue resolved new rear brakelights
67580 mi C $1300	Alternator failed - repair required replacement alternator and battery
89900 mi C $700	Check engine light. Replaced engine sensor. Airbag sensor also bad, will have to return. Airbag sensor replaced. After this trip both sensors failed again.
93000 mi C $900	Emissions sensor out airbag sensor
108900 mi C $800	There was a leak of coolant - this was sealed.
110980 mi C $1000	Another coolant leak appeared over a week after the first was repaired - needed to be found and repaired
119440 mi C $2500	Oil leak in cylinder - repair required.

141000 mi US $400	replace exhaust flex connection
156000 mi US $4000	valve cleaning, emission system replace timing belt and water pump and thermostat
162000 mi US $500	replace right front wheel bearing

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83000 mi

US $2033

came in for 85k service, technician discovered vacuum pump leak 4 upper link bushings need to be replaced as well.

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78500 mi US $420	Replace malfunctioning thermostat.
100000 mi US $1763	Engine control module failed requiring replacement.
85500 mi US $1300	Replace coolant flangs
108900 mi US $185	Replace valve cover gasket
111000 mi US $192	Replace vacuum pipe
111900 mi US $332	Ignition coil failure, replaced coils and spark plugs.

90000 mi US $1580	Replace Brake Vacuum Pump and gasket Replace valve cover gasket
90000 mi US $450	Error with headlamp AFL reported. Failed component in ballast identified as culprit. Ballast replaced
90200 mi US $360	Under hot operating temperatures (hot days, extensive city driving) the clutch would not stay fully disengaged when depressed while waiting at a signal light or restarting after an errand
123000 mi US $1800	Worn clutch was replaced. The oil filter housing had a small crack and was replaced as well.

109000 mi

US $5600

Previous mechanic neglected to repair all faults in motor after camshaft/follower repair. Oil pump balance shaft was damaged and caused engine failure after "repairs" were complete. Don't go to Dave's European in Denver. New long block.

141000 mi

US $1600

variable cam adjuster sprocket failed, also replaced the timing chain and adjuster while the back end of the engine was apart.

110000 mi

US $1000

New CV axles were needed. Major Tune up (fuel filter, spark plugs, new fluids etc).

104000 mi

US $1400

Problem 1 was a misfire on cylinder 4 (P0304) and a cooling system performance issue (P2181). Valve cover, spark plugs, ignition coils and coolant temperature sensor all replaced. New rear rotors and brake pads as well. Different mechanic to try to fix the misfire on cylinder 4 (P0304). Did engine diagnostics, inspected EVAP, DV, MAF sensor and intake system. Performed carbon cleaning. Replaced crankcase ventilation hose & vent, and fuel injector. Fixed

79000 mi US $2000	Intake camshaft replaced, cam follower replaced, hpfp replaced, timing belt replaced, water pump replaced. Noticed poor performance. Removed hpfp to inspect follower. Follower had a hole in it and hpfp shaft was pressing against the cam.
86000 mi US $300	Wheel bearings changed

67000 mi US $400	replace ignition coils broken door open signal wire
74000 mi US $2000	Replaced camshaft Replaced fuel pump

76269 mi US $842	Cam follower worn through, which damaged High Pressure Fuel Pump. Both replaced. Also had boost control valve replaced due to fault codes while car was in for repair.
138000 mi US $1371	MIL light and oil pressure lamp came on, idling off and lack of power. Took to shop to find another cam follower had worn through causing major damage to both cams, cylinder head and cylinder wall.

101000 mi US $1100	Two check valves were replaced, plus a minor oil leak in the value cover gasket. Additionally the 105K service was performed.
147000 mi US $3400	Finally replaced my clutch. Dealer said they last to about 85K normally, mine finally went around 148K. Considering I am the second owner, pretty impressive life for a clutch
260000 mi US $600	Vacuum leak in emissions control housing

69800 mi US $400	Leaking water pump. Replaced.
81000 mi US $590	Thermostat sticking - needed to be replaced
87300 mi US $313	Wipers not switching on. Tech traced issue to short in relay for wipers. Replaced relay.
94200 mi US $900	replace engine mounts to pass PA state inspection
97000 mi US $1261	Front passenger window wouldn't go up - replaced regulator and motor
98350 mi US $526	CEL - replaced all four spark plugs and coils

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47120 mi $1000	CHANGING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER
58980 mi $5000	Multotronic failed (second time)

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88200 mi US $250	Power window failure driver side. Update: passenger side failed later in the month. Both wedged in up position for now.
106000 mi US $150	misfire on cylinder 2 as per code reader. Replaced spake plugs and leads. appears to have solved the problem
106000 mi US $1400	catastrophic engine failure related to injection system. replaced 3 injectors and cleaned entire injection system. Did not fix the problem so sold vehicle. Power windows never fixed. Nothing done, not included in cost figure.

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43000 mi

US $1000

High pressure fuel pump

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61000 mi

US $1700

Rear window separated from convertible top. Leak in Oil pan. Replaced oil pan cover and seal.

71600 mi US $1000	Shifting handle wouldn't disengage from parking.
76000 mi US $600	Coolant leak, flange replaced.
77000 mi US $1250	Water pump replaced again, after 18 months. It was first replaced by the previous owner before selling to us.
85000 mi US $800	Third time cooling system needs repair in less than 20k miles.
88200 mi US $100	Coolant temp sensor leak.
89000 mi US $100	Another leak in cooling system where it connects to heating. Bypassed heating as that would have be $1,250. So no more heating ...

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61300 mi US $800	Replace tie rod ends and a stabilizer bar. The mechanic says these cars wear them out faster than many, but this wasn't as bad as some he's seen.
70000 mi US $1600	Leaky valve cover gaskets. Replaced as part of larger service trip. Replaced water pump, thermostat, and coolant crossover pipe to correct temp issues. Replaced all upper and lower control arms, tie rod ends, and front struts to correct worn parts and poor steering control. Replaced worn timing and serpentine belts and related tensioners/spindles/whirly things.

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49000 mi

US $4500

CVT transmission failed miserably during highway driving, locking front wheels and coming to a screeching halt.

106900 mi

US $2500

Thermostat, water pump

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71000 mi

US $1740

I found a TSB that described my issue of losing power on inclines. There is a TSB 2013147/4. He did replace a sensor first, audi recommendation. Cam follower looked like A pic, cam replaced. Replaced fuel pump. Oil metal was in the filter because of issue.

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106000 mi US $800	Bad axle
113000 mi US $800	Driver's side axle replacement
115000 mi US $6400	Timing chain failure. Replacement of chain, tensioners and adjusters.
117000 mi US $2900	Air pump failure ($700 part) and main wiring harness melted in various areas ($1600 part).
120000 mi US $1200	Engine mounts and oil gaskets

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90000 mi

US $1460

Radiator Leak Replaced driver side window regulator. Window would not move.

38100 mi

US $1500

Control arms Window regulator

40000 mi US $400	Rough ride and rough idling
54000 mi US $1200	Not shifting smoothly. "slamming" into gear, especially on downshift

179800 mi

US $160

rack & pinion to cooler line busted.

202000 mi

US $2000

replaced blown rack and pinion, done alignment AC compressor not engaging. hooked up computer and found high pressure switch fault. hooked up ac machine and found no Freon charge. added 1lb of Freon to system and found a leak at the high pressure switch. removed front bumper and replaced ac pressure switch, pulled system down and leak tested...all good. recharged the system and tested. working fine. re-installed bumper and finished job.

52000 mi

US $1000

Replaced valve cover gaskets, valve cover caps etc etc. Now problem of flickering headlights. Great car to drive but pain in the butt to keep after warranty. Replaced fuel pump.

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126480 mi

C $1250

Fuel pump was replaced and by doing so the fuel lines cracked so they were also replaced

76000 mi US $831	upper control arm bushings are torn on front suspension.
77000 mi US $772	Driver side window stopped rolling up or down.
80000 mi US $1000	They are worn out.
85000 mi US $554	Battery went down.
86400 mi US $1560	Headlights dipped on almost every turn. Needed to replace the entire headlight assembly.
87000 mi US $120	Brake light was turned on. Brakes were being engaged automatically without being pressed. That was slowing down the car.
105100 mi US $1100	The alignment was off for a long time. Finally it was fixed by aftermarket MOOG upper control arms.
108000 mi US $2200	Power steering rack, and hoses needed to be replaced.

59000 mi US $200	glovebox lid latch replaced alloy wheel center medalion replaced two wheels 60k service performed
65000 mi US $500	65k service, front pass window regulator trunk latch not latching when cold > 32degrees brake bulb blown need to remove trunk carpet to replace, drivers driving light intermittent, pass xenon headlight intermittent
73600 mi US $1100	Starter motor failed

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78000 mi

US $7500

Check engine came on and 20 miles later, car died. Cam shaft seized, something to do with not getting oil, no oil pressure light came on though, pistons bent the valves, got a new cylinder head and cam shafts. turbo seized also. rebuilt.

80000 mi

US $1200

One of the fan blades got loose causing noise against the radiator, apparently is a frequent complaint(?), Fan was replaced.

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71000 mi US $730	Failing low pressure fuel pump and pressure sensor replaced.
77000 mi US $600	Emissions sensor causing car to run rich -- replaced. Side airbag sensor malfunction - replaced
95500 mi US $943	Worn throttle body; replaced.
107000 mi US $1000	Replaced engine mounts
115000 mi US $1900	Replaced fuel pump Replaced CV joint boots Replaced window regulator
133000 mi US $1900	Rear hatch latch not working, replaced. Vacuum pump replaced CV boots replaced

105000 mi

US $1075

Went in for alignment and oil change - ended up getting alignment, 4 new tires, front headlight (small bulb) and wash

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55000 mi US $895	HID control unit needed to be replaced.
65700 mi US $140	Brake lights would come on and stay on. Brake light switch replaced.
66500 mi US $600	Power window regulator failed
66500 mi US $350	Headlight bulb replaced
85000 mi US $900	Starter failed and had to be replaced
91000 mi US $300	Passenger front window regulator replaced and window lockout switch replaced. Replace left front control arm bushings

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129000 mi US $179	Diverter valve replacement Oil filter assembly housing leaking
130400 mi US $1600	Replaced front upper and lower control arms, both driver and passenger side
137000 mi US $100	Replaced PCV Leaking exhaust manifold gasket

65000 mi US $1000	High pressure fuel pump cam follower face was worn completely through resulting in damage to the cam lobe. Cam and follower were replaced.
89000 mi US $300	Xenon bulbs replaced to resolve intermittent headlight fault (left and right)
92000 mi US $200	Rusted exhaust pipe clamp. Very noisy. Replaced clamp and cleaned up pipes. Quiet afterward.

80000 mi

US $3400

complete engine failure due to sludge build up

71000 mi US $497	Right Front Wheel Bearing was bad. Very loud noise while driving that got worse over the past several hundred miles.
85000 mi US $150	Check engine light came on, car idled high. Replaced broken PCV valve
95000 mi US $100	Had to replace worn high pressure fuel pump intake cam follower after finding metal shavings during oil change
109000 mi US $308	Check Engine light on. Intake Manifold Control Motor (adjuster) had failed. Obtained part from dealer and replaced it myself. There is a warranty on this part for some VINs but not mine.
110000 mi US $1250	Timing belt replacement, including water pump and tensioner. Replaced thermostat; was stuck open. Replaced accessory belt pulleys due to excessive wear and noise.
156700 mi US $2100	Replace both front upper and lower control arms. Broken downpipe and hole in y pipe Both front power window regulators broken
161000 mi US $596	Drivers side wheel bearing very noisy. Bearing was seized to hub. Replaced both bearing and wheel huv.

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96000 mi US $1600	Thermostat beginning to malfunction. I replaced it before warm weather/heavy driving, $828. Right passenger door lock actuator had to be replaced, $688.
126000 mi US $1000	New fuel pump, replaced sensors
132200 mi US $900	Oil leaks

69000 mi US $600	Bottom Windshield Wiper resevoir cracked. All fluid leaks out now!
87000 mi US $4782	Fuel valve eaten by engine; required new top end, fuel pump, filter.

52000 mi

US $2000

Dual-mass flywheel failure. Symptoms were consistent with a slipping clutch.

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69440 mi

A $2000

PCV system replace

92900 mi

£1300

Esp sensor needed replacing

161700 mi US $11500	Camshaft wear on cam follower fuel pump caused metal to circulate through engine and turbo requiring replacement of both with new long block, turbo and clutch was worn and replaced
170000 mi US $530	Replaced starter
173000 mi US $900	Clutch from AC compressor separated from compressor. Replaced AC compressor with recycled Grade A part, new receiver drier and orifice tube. Flushed system and recharged adding proper amount of oil.
178000 mi US $800	Aftermarket oil filter housing warped 14 months after installation of a rebuilt engine causing a significant oil leak between the block and housing. Shop didn't offer any discount for a failure so soon out of warranty (they replaced the motor). Shop forgot to bleed air from cooling system. Low coolant light came on during the trip home. Not going back to that shop.
178000 mi US $175	replaced front rotors and pads

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80000 mi

US $1600

replaced turbo

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69000 mi US $200	Secondary radiator coolant leak. Radiator was replaced. Headlight wiring harness cracking and deteoriation, to the point of needing replacement. Replaced headlight assemblies, bulbs, ballasts on both sides.
69000 mi US $1800	Compressor failed. Replaced compressor, dryer, serpentine belt, condensor. Waterpump also was defective, was replaced.

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50220 mi $17000	The air con stopped working, ECON light always on and warm air comes out. The coolant fan was replaced. A leak in coolant pipe was found and replaced. Oil around engine and turned out the valve cover gasket has gone bad, replaced it and its been fine since.
50220 mi $4000	The vacuum pump was leaking oil, noticed by oil on transmission and on the wiring harness beneath the vacuum pump. Bought the parts online and replaced it according to DIY found on audizine forum.

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99200 mi €450	part of wiring loom to ecu needed replaced water damage
110980 mi €5000	cam timing out, replace a whole bunch of parts, engine removal required to complete

88000 mi US $100	the driver window regulator (window stopped rolling up)
108900 mi US $300	Replace valve cover gaskets (leaking bad), replace serpentine belt and related components as preventative maintenance. Replace starter (intermittent failing).
111000 mi US $1200	Replace all 4 front upper control arms. Also required the bearing carrier on the driver side to be replaced due to a heavily corroded pinch bolt. replace all 4 front upper control arms

65000 mi US $1600	Front passenger head light would fail after 1 to 2 hours. This is a failure mode of a bad Xenon headlight.
70000 mi US $1100	Replaced Full set of control arms. Boots in bad shape, the Repair shop said.
74000 mi US $400	Front passenger wheel bearing wore out Drivers side sun visor became lose.
92000 mi US $1100	Valve cover gaskets need replacing Hatch latch does not open when sun is shining on the hatch. replace servo, didn't fix second replacement replaces another switch
100200 mi US $1000	Oil gasket in V of engine was leaking. Need to take off throttle body replace oil gasket
101000 mi US $220	Every year I need to get my AC recharged. The shop has looked for the leak for the last 4 years and has never found, so I will go in to the shop in late spring and get a recharge.
106300 mi US $1400	Both lower front radiators developed leaks and needed to be replaced.

89000 mi US $1000	Fuel Pump
93000 mi US $2125	Timing Components/Adjuster Valve stem seals. Clutch/PP replaced Valve Stem Seals Timing Components
93000 mi US $3500	When replacing valve stem seals, we noted that my exhaust valve couldn't hold pressure. Led us to do a compression and additional leak down test. Then confirmed bent exhaust valves, had to rebuild my cylinder heads. Cylinder Heads
96000 mi US $150	Crank Position Sensor?

73160 mi C $240	Blown power steering return line.
80600 mi C $2875	Clutch, flywheel, clutch release bearing replaced. Replaced with B7 parts, as they are considered an upgrade on a (B6) S4 with higher clamping load and a slightly lighter flywheel.
83080 mi C $100	Power steering pump whining due to Wrong type of fluid used during line repair last fall. Flushed power steering system with proper fluid and filled with correctly specified fluid.
83080 mi C $600	Replaced left and right front upper control arms. Rubber bushings were worn out.

68000 mi US $200	A/C was still not working properly. Took to dealer as previous mechanic at non-Audi shop felt there was something wrong with the system (and not just low on R134a). Dealer could find no issues other than low R134a level.
81000 mi US $250	Airbag light on, replaced one of the passenger side airbags.
84000 mi US $3700	Flywheel defective, made engine vibrate. Dealer replaced flywheel, clutch, bearing and slave cylinder.
94200 mi US $400	Power steering hose burst, hose was replaced.

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75000 mi

US $1000

Control arms

44500 mi US $220	Replaced a Coil Pack
45300 mi US $1000	Air Bag Light on-Replaced Air Bag Sensor, Leaking Sealant/Coolant Gasket, Replaced Tailight bulb, Performed 45,000 maintenance sErvice with brake flush.
51000 mi US $550	Replaced wiper linkage mechanism after wipers froze.
57000 mi US $300	Passenger front window regulator not working

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39300 mi US $100	Window regulator was broken. Covered under Audi Pure Protection Gold Warranty
46000 mi US $400	Glove box door was broken and had to be replaced.
47100 mi US $500	Mass Flow Sensor had to be replaced
57000 mi US $800	Power steering cooling return line broke.
59200 mi US $1000	Replaced upper control arms - all 4 Crank position sensor replaced

56420 mi C $2000	excessive oil use, engine replaced.
60140 mi C $1000	AC failed, requires new compressor $1400 item, plus costs of a dryer. http://audiwarranty.blogspot.com CEL codes P2097 Description: Post catalyst fuel trim system too rich P2098 Description: Post catalyst fuel trim system too lean audiwarranty.blogspot.com Car brought to a private repair shop for service, replaced a part of the AC unit, but problem persists, car needs a new AC compressor
66800 mi C $900	Car would not brake, shop had bled brakes but not topped up master and as a result brakes did not work well. Did job myself, took a couple hours to bleed all 4 corners. Starter failure, car would not start for a long time when cold, replaced clutch switch, checked battery, then replaced starter problem solved.
65300 mi C $800	HVAC pressure switch failure and system leak
66640 mi C $400	Failed crankcase regulator valve, caused oil leak from valve cover gaskets. Replace regulator will wait and see if valve cover gaskets need to be replaced.

110000 mi

US $1800

AC clutch seized. Replaced bent control arms and various bushings. When sold the driver door handle would sometimes not work from the outside.

98000 mi US $1428	Slow loss of engine coolant, but no drips or puddling. Turned out to be passenger side auxiliary radiator was coming apart at the seems, so had it replaced. Check engine light coming on, then going off a few days later. Trouble codes were for misfire in cylinders 1 & 2. Ignition and Fuel systems both checked out fine, but exhaust check showed passenger side catalytic converter was very clogged. car in to dealer for 95K mile service check. They found worn out upper control arm bushings on passenger side. Estimate for replacing was $1383. They said would not pass VA state inspection, so recommended to replace. car into dealer for 95K mile service. They found DTC's for failing radiator fan control module. However the car has not been running hot or giving any indication of issues with cooling fan. Dealer estimate of $703 to replace.
98000 mi US $275	power steering hose ruptured between cooler and steering rack. Obtained replacement hose myself and performed the work at a friends garage. Upper control arm bushings badly deteriorated. Flagged as an issue on annual safety inspection. Replaced all 4 upper control arms (both sides) for $300. Work done by owner at a friends garage.
98000 mi US $2200	passenger side down pipe / catalytic converter severely clogged, causing DTC's and bad engine misfiring. Replaced entire exhaust system with stainless after market system for price of just the 1 factory down pipe. reverse lights not working, replaced reverse light switch at the 6MT transmission.
105000 mi US $140	Front Driver side window regulator went out. I was able to get a replacement part online and performed the repair myself.
114000 mi US $180	Badly worn lower control arm bushings, driver side. Replaced both lower control arms, drivers side.
114300 mi US $1800	total clutch / pressure plate failure, which required replacement of both as well as flywheel. Driver's side 1/2 shaft / drive axle had worn CV joints and torn CV boot. Replaced entire 1/2 shaft.
131000 mi US $575	CV boots on passenger side split wide open, slinging great all over the place... Axle as a whole was fine, but the cost of replacing just the boots compared to a new shaft was not much different, so opted for the new shaft assy.

81000 mi

US $19000

Engine and clutch replacement. Engine had a crack in cylinder wall 1. Clutch replaced while engine was replaced as preventitive. No previous clutch failure.

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89500 mi US $1900	power steering failed, lots of noise, hard to steer. Towed to shop. Told the steering rack was leaking. Worst case scenario.
99000 mi US $180	windshield wiper drive mechanism broken, replaced shaft
113000 mi US $350	Serpentine belt failed due to oil leak on engine cam covers. Doing that fix leter.

26000 mi US $300	Engine has whine/whirl sound. Dealer acknowledged but cannot fix. Does not downshift on incline in drive; RPM's will drop below 1,000. Have to manually downshift or engine lugs. Sport mode car will not up-shift until RPM's exceed 4K.
41000 mi US $550	Replaced valve cover gaskets
51000 mi US $2400	Upper Control Arm busings Right and left rear CO2 sensors

55000 mi US $100	replaced ECM relay
51000 mi US $1200	conv. top storage compartment. broken piece of plastic . had to order compleete trunk kit $560.00 ... oil leak
62000 mi US $500	Re glue rear window
64000 mi US $260	Replace 2 radiators. Main land left Motor mount

70000 mi US $300	various hoses were leaking oil
90000 mi US $500	Replace valve seals Fuel valve at gas tank failure
102300 mi US $1521	Power steering hose broke and was replaced Driver side axle shaft failure
104000 mi US $275	Replace hood strut Convertible top not operational. Diagnosed as locking system. did not repair.
104000 mi US $300	Battery replace along with oil change. Other items needed fixed but the dealer was asking for my first born and she wasn't willing so I found a great independent shop.
104300 mi US $5000	Had a coil over system installed along with new sway bars and control arms. Car needed an update and control arm bushings needed replacement. Locking mechanism of convertible top failed and had to be replaced
104000 mi US $1750	Hood and trunk lid paint oxidized and needed repainted. Additional touch ups done and some custom work.
106000 mi US $3900	Fan replaced Motor mounts Serpentine belt replaced
106000 mi US $400	Car wouldn't start. After a while it would start and run for a while, then it would just shut down. Some type of small electrical part that malfunctioned.
106000 mi US $1000	possible catalytic converter failure, has to go back in to further diagnose
107000 mi US $2900	Catalytic converters were replaced. I went with CARB approved Magnaflow after market products Control arms and rubber bushings were replaced.
108000 mi US $3000	Replaced valve covers Needed 3 liters of fluid. Can't find any leaks. First time we have put fluid in. Still don't see leaks after a couple of weeks. New OEM clamps and hoses put in along with a coolant temperature sensor because everything apart already. Unbeknownst to me, a previous mechanic had replaced the OEM clamps and hoses with non-OEM items. My current mechanic noticed some wear and suggested replacement, especially with OEM.
111000 mi US $600	New radiator Seals connected to the engine. Still needs repaired.
111000 mi US $500	Computer not communicating with engine and information is not available Seal from the transmission to the engine is leaking

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61000 mi US $2700	Replaced entire convertible top because original rear window fell out and cannot be glued back in place. Also happened to our previous Audi TT. Bought aftermarket top with stitched in window, not an Audi part!
69000 mi US $6000	Corrected the known design flaw in the hydraulic cam chain tensioner and chain guides. Absent corrective action, complete engine failure ($12k) could otherwise result anytime between 55k and 130k miles. Also had a new clutch installed while the engine was out of the car.
71110 mi US $748	The ignition coil went bad on cylinder #8. Would have cost $278 to do just that one or, $748 to do all eight. I figured this first one was a domino and that the others would follow so we opted to be preemptive and do them all.

55180 mi

C $1100

Head gaskets in both banks of cylinders were replaced to correct oil leakage.

63300 mi US $700	alternator belt & tensioner alternator belt & tensioner
95100 mi US $390	Low oil pressure warning light came on due to faulty switch.
102000 mi US $5200	A/C compressor, HVAC hoses, valve cover gaskets, thermostat, radiator hoses, misc gaskets, drive belt

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64000 mi US $100	electronic stability control fault light--repaired by replacing brake line.
70000 mi US $2000	Replaced defective seals and vacuum hoses
93000 mi US $800	Temp sensor and cracked cooling control housing had resulted in lost coolant Significant ongoing oil loss. compression test passed. Crankcase ventilation/pressure system failure suspected.

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70000 mi US $2000	Car had issues with the MAF and O2 sensor
80000 mi US $1400	Transmission Control Module failed, caused a check engine light. Covered under california emissions until 70,000 miles I am at 78,000.

65500 mi US $2095	Thermostat, both electrical fans and control unit replaced.
68000 mi US $2640	CVT was beginning to fail. Replacing CVT transmission.
75000 mi US $1935	Windshield wiper pump replaced. Coolant flange replaced. Valve gasket replaced.
98000 mi US $1100	Both cooling fans failed AGAIN. Replaced. Windshield washer pump failed. Replaced. Button on window master control unit. Replaced unit. Recharged AC.
103000 mi US $360	Coolant flange replaced for second time.

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93500 mi

US $5000

Turbo blew

84940 mi

C $2200

throttle body, intake gasket, and exhaust gas hoses replaced.

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129700 mi US $453	Coolant flange at rear of engine needed to be replaced due to cracking.
134200 mi US $1000	timing belt, coolant leak: flange at the back of the engine was replaced.

63000 mi US $330	Drivers side window regulator failure and needed to be replaced.
65000 mi US $300	Ignition coils and spark plugs replaced due to multiple check engine instances flagging cylinder misfires. (in the end valve cover seal)
71500 mi US $300	Glove compartment door hinges break and have to replace whole door.
74000 mi US $900	Seal on front axle, left side, bad and had to be replaced. 90% of total was labor costs.
76000 mi US $330	Passenger side window regulator failure and needed to be replaced.
76500 mi US $150	Gears in sunroof switch broken and needed to be replaced.
82000 mi US $900	Seal on front axle, right side, bad and had to be replaced. Again, 90% of total was labor costs.
84000 mi US $100	New spark plugs due to continued misfiring. (in the end valve cover seal)
88000 mi US $700	Valve cover seal replaced because it was leaking to spark plugs causing previous failures.
117000 mi US $400	Driver and Passenger Window regulators for the second time each.
121000 mi US $500	Cooling fan and ac condenser fan replaced
126000 mi US $2150	Thermostat and housing, $350 All vacuum lines under the intake manifold, $600 Crank Shaft Tensioner seal, $1200

46000 mi US $400	A Coil Pack shorted and caused the check engine light to come on. Since the incremental cost was marginal I had all four coil packs replaced.
58000 mi US $1200	Replaced Radiator due to pin hole leak.

37200 mi

C $59500

Engine check light was on, turbo system was faulty, part was not in inventory, so part had to be ordered. turbo was replaced in 5 days.

78000 mi

US $3380

Water pump froze up, causing timing belt to skip, which, in turn, resulted in damage to 2 valves.

61000 mi US $20000	front tires had outside wear, steering loose . 4 upper control arms needed to be replaced on front left and right wheels.
117000 mi US $200	AC compressor bearing was making a lot of noise. Had to replace AC compressor and new belt Accessory belt pully Tie rod end and inner. Both loose Throttle body electrical connector kept getting water in it some how. This was shorting out. Car would not have any power and stall if floored. Had to cut off old connector and splice in a new one.
118400 mi US $110	Driver side front axle boot ripped leaking grease. Replaced axle with aftermarket. Exhaust leak at flex joint Front passenger side lower rear control arm

151000 mi US $300	replaced battery a month prior and new battery was not charging properly. Thought could be alternator.
161000 mi US $2000	a/c compressor failed. replaced entire a/c compressor and serpentine belt
180000 mi US $125	drive sensor replacement
183000 mi US $1200	engine mounts replaced exhaust repair
183000 mi US $900	timing belt, water pump and hoses

145000 mi US $3400	Cracked cylinder head
158000 mi US $1900	Turbo went bad after wastegate stayed open, I hear this is a common problem for the 1.8t
159000 mi US $449	Update: took my car to another shop and they found it was a clogged PCV valve and my breather hose was the problem not the turbo saved 1500 on the repair that the dealer quoted me for
160000 mi US $750	Got me Cat replaced after CEL came back on still not sure if the problem is solved MPG has not gone back up, but only 1 day of city driving

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40920 mi C $100	Scheduled maintenance visit; Reported noisy front end; diagnosed cause - leaking seal on steering rack; problem resolution - replace steering rack under CPO warranty
50840 mi C $100	Water Pump replacement and 100000 KM maintenance Rear diff seals leaking Valve covers seeping oil Power steering return hose weeping; power steering fluid low; replaced hose
74280 mi C $3000	Control arm replacement Valve cover gaskets replaced
79360 mi C $836	Front subframe welding repair for clunking noise CEL - misfire on cylinders 2,3,6; replaced colipacks
79980 mi C $850	Clunking over bumps; replaced front swaybar bussings and front struts
90520 mi C $300	G62 Coolant Temperature Sensor replaced. MIL indicated low signal for sensor.
94240 mi C $600	Readdress power steering noise from pervious repair trip Engine misfiring - MIL ON; 4 coilpacks diagnosed as faulty. replaced all 6 coilpacks on engine
96680 mi C $200	Nylon coolant tank hose connectoin broke off.
102160 mi C $1250	Wishbone failure
107880 mi C $500	Replaced front brake pads and rotors
112220 mi C $839	Front Passenger Window Regulator replaced
115940 mi C $387	Battery 5yrs old

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67300 mi US $650	Front suspension bushings worn out and replaced. Car was also aligned as part of this repair.
73700 mi US $400	Power steering slowly leaks fluid into the steering rack. Excess fluid drained form bellows sealing the rack and fluid topped up again. R/H glovebox hinge failed. No real reason and not worth the cost of repairing. Living with the problem
86000 mi US $2150	Oil leaks from camshaft covers and sump. Gaskets replaced. Leaking coolant line, the subject of a TSB is leaking. Repair requires expensive intake manifold removal to get at source of leak so I've decided to live with the problem. We've had unusually heavy rain here since December and the Xenon headlights fog up very heavily when it rains. It's always been a problem but the dealer tells me it's normal even though the light output is badly reduced. Audi won't fix
88000 mi US $850	Fuel pump failed while car was on freeway.
116000 mi US $400	Front struts should be replaced. Quoted cost is $800 - $1050. Car has developed a bad oil leak from a crack in the upper sump. No known cause. Since the proper repair is an engine out job I'm investigating alternatives. JB Weld didn't work.

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53000 mi US $250	The part came in, the dealer repaired it, the extended warranty paid 100%, less the $250 deductable.
66000 mi US $450	Leaking valve cover gasket, fouled the spark plugs. Replaced valve cover gasket and engine breather hoses to oil separater which had crumbled apart during the gasket repair.
83100 mi US $400	Check engine light came on, essentially needed a tune-up, new plugs, etc. and a lecture on using premium gas, NOT regular unleaded.
85000 mi US $345	The dreaded intermittent electrical problem. With no rhyme nor reason the dash display goes dark, the A/C ceases to work and the radio turns off. Radio can be turned on again, but not the A/C. Shop replaced ignition switch, problem not fixed
89000 mi US $2554	Continuation of intermittent electrical problem plaguing car since March. Ran fault codes, found ect sensor @ 48c degrees, replaced, Installed new sensor in water neck flange at radiator, problem in instrument cluster, no repair attempted. AC head control unit had internal short circuit, shorting out the comfort system. Instrument cluster was having catastrophic communication problems. Faulty AC control head unit and instrument cluster were replaced and re-coded.

21700 mi C $750	wheel bearings
39060 mi C $900	defective fuel pump
39680 mi C $3000	replaced transmission control module. The code for this appeared while it was already in the shop to have the crankshaft sensor replaced and actually made its presence known after the crank sensor had been done and was being test driven.

48000 mi

US $5600

Car overheated. Long block replaced by dealer at owner expense at 49,000 miles (post warranty). Transmission was slipping and displaying a major error indication on the cluster. Quote was $2,700 for repair of sensor and linkage belt. This is the worst car I have ever owned.

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67000 mi US $2700	Water pump leak, replaced. At same time did timing belt (due at 65k anyway). Upper front and rear control arms bushings worn. Replaced.
73000 mi US $600	Remove and replace control module for convertible top.
73000 mi US $150	Remove and replace coolant tank due to leak.
77000 mi US $387	CEL illuminated and flashing. R&R spark plugs and 6 ignition coils.
85000 mi US $2250	Y-pipe behind engine cylinder block cracked and leaking coolant. Replaced.
88000 mi US $3700	Cylinder 5 coolant weeping, engine rumbled on start to clear coolant. Cylinder head 456 warped (probably from factory) and heating and cooling exacerbated over time, making leak worse. Replaced head.
96000 mi US $4000	Ecu was sending erratic signals to fan control unit, which burned out and caused car to over heat, also ruined secondary ac fan. Upper control arm bushings replaced. Ac compressor replaced
130000 mi US $2750	Transmission Control Module, filter, fluid, and seals.
151000 mi US $3600	Coolant sensor in rear of engine leaking. Power steering lines leaking for years. Finally replaced.

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68000 mi

US $1000

Crossover pipe behind engine losing coolant. Parts were degraded to the point that they were leaking about a pint of fluid a week. Leak was the worst as the engine cooled.

78000 mi US $3700	dual flywheel mass failure.
78000 mi US $500	window motor failed.

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54000 mi US $150	Replaced original battery!
57000 mi US $1550	Transmission output speed sensor bad. Replaced Transmission Control Unit. Dealer covered all but $200 since it was just a month out of the 10 year extended warranty. Replaced timing belt. It was 10 years old and cracked from the Arizona heat.
67000 mi US $600	Car was intermittently overheating. Replaced thermostat assembly.

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111200 mi US $1200	Had to replace the steering rack due to loose steering symptoms. A clunk was heard when quickly turning the steering wheel counter clockwise meaning 1 side of the rack was damaged.
83800 mi US $100	Coolant flange is leaking. Observed when coolant levels dipped low after refilling. Common problem and may even be a wear item due to seal failing.
117000 mi US $118	vacuum system was malfunctioning causing high vacuum leading to low oil pressure at low RPM
135500 mi US $600	Water pump was leaking so I replaced pump, tensioner, and timing belt. Replace A/C compressor, drier, and restrictor due to seized A/C compressor.
152000 mi US $300	Broken outer CV joint

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35000 mi US $500	Headlight adjustment, interior mirror replaced warranty $500
44000 mi US $180	AC need recharge, not under warranty
57000 mi US $2000	AC works intermitently, Repairs $2000, Audi would pay $1000 of the repair in assistance but delaying repair.

73500 mi US $100	Replaced front left turn signal bulb and socket, replaced key fob batteries, reprogrammed keys. To change bulb have to remove and then reinstall and re-aim entire headlamp assembly. Replaced front left turn signal bulb and socket, replaced key fob batteries, reprogrammed kets
92000 mi US $1000	Fuel pump failed. Fuel filter also replaced.

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115000 mi

US $7500

Main timing chain guide rail broke - requires removal of engine OR transmission to repair. Predictable failure at 100K miles, prefaced by noise on startup. Replaced clutch at same time since that was planned and tranny was out.

158100 mi

C $1800

Intermittent starting. Replaced MAF, fuel filter and then fuel pump.

144000 mi US $18715	Radiator and major hoses Replace front and rear subframe due to corrosion and failing bushings Alternator retrofit to adapt later model (2004 mid year change) unit. Replace in-tank fuel pump Replace shocks Reseal valve covers, oil pan to address oil leaks Replace Master Window Switch Replace wheel bearings and carriers, control arms
146000 mi US $1470	Trans & Diff Fluid Service, Driveshaft Replacement, Transmission Outshaft Replacement
147500 mi US $307	Output shaft seal replacement, install owner-provided replacement driveshaft replace exhaust clamps tighten front suspension links replace motor mounts replace interior trunk dome light assemble, troubleshoot intermittent connection

21700 mi C $800	Airbag light on. Passenger side seat airbag module replaces. Sensor connector had been previously replaced.
24800 mi C $1000	Driver's side aux rad damaged by rock, slight coolant loss over 1 month. Replaced radiator. Red oil pressure warning light. No other symptoms (ie. no rough idle, no low oil level, etc.). Towed to dealer - unable to reproduce or diagnose. Replaced oil pressure sensor / transmitter at owner's request.
26040 mi C $140	Intermittent lean code. Every other month, unable to diagnose, so code cleared.
27900 mi C $2000	Brought car in for alignment due to steering wheel off-center; found upper control arm bushings cracked on drivers side; replaced both side as well as seized tie-rod
41540 mi C $900	Random clunking at front under light acceleration; replaced sway bar bushing and end-links. Problem not resolved; now looking at corroded front subframe replacement.
42240 mi C $3000	Replaced corroded front subframe and lower control arms due to worn bushings.
45880 mi C $400	Rear latch mechanism failed; unable to close hatch. Replaced latch.
50220 mi C $600	Passenger aux radiator damaged by rock and slowly leaking coolant. Not an uncommon issue and exacerbated by winter gravel in Alberta. Replaced part.
55800 mi C $600	Leaking valve cover gaskets; replaced.
65720 mi C $400	Battery replaced after car failed to start; reset modules as required.
85040 mi C $1200	Leak between steering pump and steering rack.

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49600 mi

C $1500

leaking aux rads

93000 mi US $400	Front passenger wheel bearing.
94000 mi US $3500	Catalytic converters stopped up and flex couplers blew out on exhaust mid pipes. Replaced mid pipes (required) and cat back (pro actively). Opted for aftermarket parts reducing part costs about 50%.
94000 mi US $425	MAF element cover came off and lodged in throttle body MAF replaced. Luckily cover didn't enter intake or engine.
103000 mi US $2000	Catalytic convert replacement.

65000 mi US $700	Intake gaskets.
77200 mi US $5600	Rear main seal needed replacement.

39000 mi

US $1200

Driver side auxiliary radiator and associated hose(s).

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70000 mi US $400	Sticky caliper and a worn bearing drivers side
74000 mi US $600	Lower control arms and bushings, normal for this mileage. Added H&R lowering sport springs and Hankook RS-3's while at the shop.
88500 mi US $200	Sunroof control unit
91000 mi US $1800	Delphi alternator in these cars a known weakness. Replaced with an upgraded Hitachi unit that required a couple of updates to the existing water cooling for the alternator.
94500 mi US $700	Starter motor replacement
102300 mi US $1200	Power steering pump failed

39654 mi US $290	changed both driver and passenger window regulators.
43000 mi US $2300	changed both driver and passenger window regulators. Both aux radiators were found to be leaking coolant on the back side. Had them pulled and replaces with OEM parts and hoses. small coolant leak on both right and left front of car. both right and left auxiliary radiators rusted because of debris from low air intake position , design flaw.! full coolant replaced , radiator hoses replaced.
42000 mi US $1600	small coolant leak on both right and left front of car. both right and left auxiliary radiators rusted because of debris from low air intake position , design flaw.! full coolant replaced , radiator hoses replaced.
54000 mi US $3500	Began hearing a ticking noise from engine compartment. Took to several locations and found that a/c compressor had failed. It was winter so no noticeable difference was noticed. Had compressor replaced with OEM parts and systems refilled.

50300 mi US $940	One of aux radiators started to leak and needed to be replaced
69000 mi US $950	Middle muffler rotted through. Had to change the exhaust from after the cats
70000 mi US $650	Self-diagnosed. Starter motor failed. Replaced with OEM. Messy 5 hour job so ordered part and gave it to a good local shop. Noticed a few non-critical engine oil leaks and a weeping coolant hose (clamp replaced).
84000 mi US $3000	Failed alternator. Shredded the belt. Required replacement including tensioner. Since alternator model was only used for one year, it is no longer available so modification kit required to adapt for newer model.

103000 mi US $5000	Camshaft adjuster. Only way to repair is to pull the engine Valve spring failure on Cyl 3 - engine is going to be replaced
108000 mi US $1000	High Pressure switch failed Failure of wheel bearing and control arm
115000 mi US $700	Leaking transmission seal dripping on exhaust

37000 mi US $200	AC compressor failure
40000 mi US $400	valve cover gasket leak
56300 mi US $150	power steering pump
58300 mi US $250	tie rod bushings worn - replaced fuel leak at tank coupling
62000 mi US $400	o ring in system failed battery cable corroded
67500 mi US $540	Pass front window inoperable - replaced window regulator
77000 mi US $120	Replaced right rear window regulator
77600 mi US $150	replace drivers front window regulator
88000 mi US $600	pads and rotors,front and rear
89000 mi US $1500	Radiator leak - replaced main radiator
91000 mi US $1500	O2 sensor and harness replaced

99300 mi US $750	Fuel gauge gives incorrect reading. Replaced fuel floaters in gas tank. Fuel reading is still incorrect, in fact, it's worse. Still attempting to repair. Rubber boot torn on front axle. Rebuild axle and reinstall.
114000 mi US $3200	Radiator had slow leak. It was replaced.
118000 mi US $450	Power steering hose ruptured. Replaced part.
122500 mi US $600	Noticed smell of burning oil. Valve cover gaskets leaking, had them replaced.
129000 mi US $100	Coolant reservoir tank cracked and leaking, replace failed part.
132000 mi US $300	Front axle on the passenger side had cracked rubber boot. Replaced with rebuilt part.
132900 mi US $1200	Replaced worn bushings in front control arms and replaced upper control arm to repair worn tie-rod

70000 mi US $220	Original OEM starter began to fail in the fall season with colder temperatures in the winter the issue was increasingly frequent. Ordered part online and installed in garage.
88900 mi US $250	Low Pressure Power Steering return line that runs next to the exhaust manifold failed. Cracked after years of heat cycles.
96000 mi US $2500	Alternator replacement

160000 mi

US $1500

Replaced Ac Evaporator and heater core

115000 mi US $3500	Replaced radiator + hoses, transmission cooler due to leaks. Replaced alternator.
122000 mi US $1000	Replaced motor mounts due to leaks and lack of engine rigidity. Replaced driver window regulator due to excessive noise and inconsistent window operation.
135000 mi US $700	Replaced clutch slave cylinder due to no pressure in the clutch pedal. Bled system.

83000 mi US $420	Front passenger window regulator replacement
92000 mi US $700	Leaking radiator replaced.
97000 mi US $1500	Front ball joints all worn, replaced all stab links and tie rod ends. Oxygen sensor failure.

58000 mi US $500	Valve cover gaskets. Coolant expansion tank.
63000 mi US $1300	water pump/thermostat replaced Replaced engine mount and snub mount. CV boot replaced.

142000 mi US $1200	Driver's side front window regulator needed replacement. Control Arm bushings worn. Replaced entire front suspension (upper and lower control arms) with Mayle kit.
146300 mi US $138	Obviously a bad fuel guage sender, but Anchor Audi (never go there again) wasted time and only ran a VAG on the dashboard gauges. Even I know that the back seat needed to be removed and an ohmmeter run across the sender contacts. Sigh...
153000 mi US $508	Recharged A/C myself thought not clearly needed. Afterwards A/C would shut off. It turns out I had overcharged the R34, and the shop had to evac and refill the system to proper specs.
158500 mi US $520	Fuel level sender replaced Fuel vapor canister replaced after CEL.
172000 mi US $520	Front passenger side window regulator needed replacement.
179500 mi US $2600	Upper control arm and mount
186000 mi US $900	Removed and replaced serpentine belt due to wear. Replaced coolant reservoir. It had small crack in it, and coolant was crystalizing on the outside of the tank.
187700 mi US $1630	Right Front axle and left upper control arm needed replacement. (suspension noises and irregular tire wear)

78000 mi

US $3800

Replaced A/C compressor and all related components Replaced A/C compressor and all related components

85500 mi US $3000	Warped valve covers, broken lumbar support
88000 mi US $450	Faulty crank position sensor

70000 mi

US $2200

AC was not working, compressor needed to replaced & because of metal bit of the failed compressor were in the dryer it needed to be replaced as well.

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29000 mi US $700	a/c went out.
32000 mi US $1106	Replace Valve Cover Gaskets. Parts $330 and $894 for 6 hours of labor.

45260 mi C $186	Software that operates power top failed because of low battery voltage. This is a common problem and was quickly resolved by the dealership.
52700 mi C $650	rough idle when engine warm, CEL on briefly then off, shop read engine codes, replaced battery and swapped ignition coils from one cylinder bank to the other, told to come back if problem returns.
57540 mi C $1300	replaced front upper suspension bushings replaced valve cover gaskets and half moon gaskets to repair oil leak
66340 mi C $380	front crank seal failed
68600 mi C $550	crank seal failure misdiagnosed - actual leak was from the oil filter canister connection to the block
68200 mi C $225	driver side window came out of track and fell into the door
70680 mi C $980	power steering hoses burst
75020 mi C $2522	Oil leaks from valve covers. Replaced gaskets and seals. The car still leaks oil. Airbag light stayed on constantly. 6 speed paddle shift automatic won't upshift out of first gear when the engine is hot and has been driven in stop and go traffic. Upper link bushings falling apart 6 speed paddle shift automatic won't upshift out of first gear. It required two trips to detect a bad wheel sensor on the front left wheel. Replacement of sensor resolved the problem.
86800 mi C $1400	Fuel pump failed. Replaced it and performed major service at the same time. The oil leak was minor and I stopped wasting time and money on this problem. The engine still dripped oil. V8 powered Audis of this era are notorious for this problem.

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97000 mi US $350	Wipers seized in pivots - corroded from salt in the winter
103000 mi US $350	Won't crank - corroded solenoid in starter motor...
111000 mi US $500	Solenoid in the starter motor was corroded and the car would not start... replaced the starter motor - (the solenoid is integral to the starter). Also replaced the Battery - since the high temperature of the engine weakened it to 60%.
120300 mi US $300	Slow responding Ox sensor - rough idle/rough accel
131300 mi US $6300	Misfire on one bank + Cam timing advanced error. Plastic timing chain tensioners broken/worn, cam tensioners worn. Pull engine and replace all

61000 mi

US $1700

Various suspension rubber had deteriorated and was replaced.

40000 mi US $100	Radio stopped working-"no antenna" came up on radio receiver. Connection between radio and antenna had to be replaced.
44900 mi US $800	engine manifold gasket leaking suspension bushings worn rear brake light burned out
49000 mi US $400	Trunk expander control lever broke.
50000 mi US $175	Brake sensor switch failed causing ABS light to come on.
55300 mi US $300	Nav stopped working-had to replace computer. Also fixed leaky head gaskets.
52300 mi US $300	Whining noise from rear of car-fuel pump failing-fuel pump and fuel filter replaced.
70000 mi US $1900	Engine would not start. Engine speed sensor was replaced. Convertible top would not work. Motor and latches failed and were replaced.
80200 mi US $1600	Convertible top not working-had to replace two motors.

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91500 mi US $1600	AC compressor catastrophic failure, apparantly a common problem. Fortunately I was able to buy a new compressor, receiver/dryer and seal kit for about 500 and brought it to local shop for installation(Dealer wanted over 1400 just for parts)
99000 mi US $700	Camber out of spec, replace 1 Front lower control arm on each side, 4 wheel alignment.
132000 mi US $250	Cam seals and valve cover gasket
89000 mi US $900	Cam seal leak, coolant flange leak at back of cyl head.

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107000 mi US $750	vacuum leak
112000 mi US $200	lack of heat. cooling system flushed, and thermostat replaced. heat is slightly better,but is still takes a long time to warm out, and it won't get hot. mechanic believes waterpump may be faulty.
127000 mi US $1200	replaced shocks at 126,000.
139000 mi US $2500	losing coolant, had cracked head. Replaced head and did timing belt replacement at same time.

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89900 mi C $330	Rear differential leak
95480 mi C $400	Passenger Window motor broken
153140 mi C $2900	Car in for timing belt change, spark plugs and two broken parts that had the CEL on (about half the repair bill for regular maintenance)

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93000 mi R 10500	Timing belt and tensioner replaced by dealer. Rattle still present when engine under strain (like crawl at idle) but dealer states "not a problem" now although before repair the same noise was "a big problem" Driver side electric window lifter (not motor) replaced by dealer, now working fine
109800 mi R 4000	linkages on anti-roll bar replaced as they were "worn out and a safety issue" AC compressor pulley broken off completely. Told that entire AC system had to be replaced - estimated cost about half the current value of the vehicle
101060 mi R 10500	AC compressor disintegrated, was replaced together with condenser and accumulator, and whole system flush and re-gas
109400 mi R 450	Aircon didn't work, flushed and regassed, detected leak on valve, replaced valve
125400 mi R 8000	AC not working and indicator clears when manual override attempted. Check at mechanic, who diagnosed faulty compressor. Replaced Noticed oil leak, upon investigation saw cracked oil sump, welded shut during AC compressor replacement
126360 mi R 24000	Vehicle broke down next to the road with water pouring out at the bottom. Took it to the mechanic on a tow truck. After opening the top it turned out the timing belt broke, the cam shaft broke most of its teeth off and some valves were bent
147560 mi R 2155	vehicle overheated suddenly and quickly which pointed to temp sensor or thermostat - both replaced
155000 mi R 450	water leak detected, took vehicle to mechanic who replaced the radiator, leak found on pipes, repaired

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83000 mi US $1700	Valve cover and camshaft gaskets were leaking and had to be replaced.
83000 mi US $110	MAF sensor replaced
95000 mi US $100	Replaced camshaft position sensor and boost control solenoid
100000 mi US $500	boost issue traced to broken wire to boost control solenoid
115000 mi US $750	coolant flange replaced
117000 mi US $1500	new clutch installation
121000 mi US $200	dead engine position sensor
124000 mi US $1200	leaking water pump
131000 mi US $1100	Motor mount replacement
136000 mi US $100	Camshaft position sensor failed and required replacement

122000 mi US $300	Fuel Pump needed to be replaced
125200 mi US $100	rear coolant flange
126000 mi US $100	Water pump was leaking, replaced.
148000 mi US $200	Engine mounts, transmission mount, and valve cover gasket
151 mi US $1000	Replaced AC compressor

125200 mi US $350	Plastic thermostat housing cracked. Difficult to duplitcate - only "seemed" to leak when cold. Driving dried the leaked coolant so it was difficult to trace.
97000 mi US $200	Engine running lean due to vacuum leak. Split hard line on crankcase breather system at the back of the head. Replaced entire section from suction valve to block.
110300 mi US $250	Drivers side aigbar ignitor code - known issue with these cars. The harness has little slack, moving seat to limits sometimes stresses harness, it loosens up causing code. Connector cleaned and reassembled.
146000 mi US $250	Rear coolant flange leaking
149000 mi US $450	No heat- heater core clogged. Flushed and thermostat housing replaced. Required return trip since initial installation was faulty.
154000 mi US $1000	floaty steering, instability, front end clunks. Tie Rod and Upper control arms replaced. Febi Bilstein UCA had lasted 25-30K miles; ball joint end was gone. Replaced with Meyle HD. TRE were original, replaced with Lemforder
158000 mi US $458	Drivers side front inner CV joint fully split. Replaced entire axle since it was original and I had no idea how long the boot had been torn.
110800 mi US $700	Heater core clogged beyond flush. Replaced with OEM.
175000 mi US $250	Inner Cv boot torn, replaced axle with raxles unit
183000 mi US $150	front lower control arm outer bushings (lower strut) gone. arms were cheap replacement parts aquired in a previous pinch.
185100 mi US $100	torn boots on drivers front axle (was a cheap replacement) dirt & grime getting in and causing wear and vibration. replaced with a quality unit from Raxles front passenger caliper seized. needed to replace pads (uneven wear and caliper)
196000 mi US $400	Changed lower control arms and inner and outer tie rods
197000 mi US $1000	low oil pressure at higher rpms (fine at idle), pulled pan to check pickup tube and o-ring for sludge. No sludge present. removed oil pump, found wear, replaced oil pump and oil pressure return

87700 mi US $1600	Wheel bearings replaces as well as timing belt and other maintenance items.
86000 mi US $835	Rear coolant flange leaking. Airbag TSB needed completed.
96000 mi US $100	Coolant leak at thermostat housing.
98000 mi US $2000	Clutch replaced due to being worn at age. Normal. Control arms replaced due to age. Bushings were splitting. Inner and outer tie-rods replaced.

170000 mi

US $6500

Clutch failure. A section of the clutch disc broke off. The clutch would hold a gear but not release. Clutch disc, pressure plate, and flywheel were replaced. Rear main seal was replaced as preventative maintenance.

125000 mi US $425	Fuel pump blew...towed in Sunday, replaced Monday
132000 mi US $1020	replaced window regulator coolant leak/coolant temperature sender unit replaced
151000 mi US $500	Oil leak

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69000 mi

US $1000

Engine Coils had a TSB issued - Dealer Replaced All 4 at N/C

126000 mi

US $1000

Front Upper & Front Rear Control Arm Bushings Oil dipstick tube broken ($20) Valve Gasket Cover cracked ($300)

85000 mi US $1500	Steering rack leaked oil. Seals were bad. Had to purchase a new one at the dealer. Passenger side window regulator broken.
86000 mi US $500	Radiator fan came loose. Cut into radiator.
113000 mi US $400	Auxiliary fan broke off of electrical motor. New motor and fan replaced. Coolant flange behind the block was leaking water.

46000 mi US $426	Motor regulator malfunctioned in front drivers-side door.
54000 mi US $1400	Fluid leaks in several areas.
64000 mi US $800	Fuel pumps required replacing
74000 mi US $800	Bad wheel bearing and frozen tie rods.
94000 mi US $800	AC not blowing cold. Slight coolent system leak. Cracked resevoir.
95000 mi US $500	Oil leak cause coil pack failure.
97000 mi US $1100	Front passenger window regulator and motor. Hood alarm switch.
98000 mi US $125	Tie rods needed replacing

107500 mi US $1700	Blown head gasket
123000 mi US $250	Turbo inlet hose split.

66340 mi C $220	Replace coolant flange and temp sensor
99640 mi C $150	drivers front window regulator failed again
107960 mi C $100	Oil level sensor light on dash. Oil Level Sensor replaced.
111600 mi C $100	Replaced drivers side front window regulator (2nd replacement)
119660 mi C $265	valve cover gasket was replaced
121520 mi C $2000	Replaced head gasket to fix a bad oil leak from the passenger side, rear corner of the engine block. Also timing belt, coolant pump as PM.
125240 mi C $680	Left front bearing was replaced, plus front rotors and pads
140000 mi C $100	Passenger front window regulator failed and had to be replaced.
142600 mi C $150	The flex pipe from the exhaust down pipe ruptured and had to be replaced.

104200 mi US $1100	bad ignition coils and fuel pump
110000 mi US $800	vacuum leak, check valve failures

99000 mi

US $1100

Replacement of fuel gauge system.

40000 mi US $350	wheel bearings replaced
50000 mi US $1090	needed new water pump as fluid was leaking. got new timing belt too!
51000 mi US $250	coolant temp thermostat replaced
62000 mi US $650	both axles and boot replace seat fixed and
67000 mi US $200	Fuel pump died, pump was replaced and fuel filter was replaced

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74000 mi US $450	fuel pump died
75000 mi US $1500	Water pump replacement with timing belt. Replaced all shocks and broken control arms
97000 mi US $125	Drivers side window regulator replaced

111000 mi

US $1500

Water pump failure although it had been replaced 30,000 miles prior. Timing belt also replaced early.

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41000 mi

US $1041

Sudden fuel pump failure

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61000 mi

US $8000

CVT transmission replaced due to slipping and stuttering when accelerating from stop. also would not move for first 5 seconds when accelerator was depressed. CVT transmission replaced due to slipping and stuttering when accelerating from stop. also would not move for first 5 seconds when accelerator was depressed.

38000 mi

US $1900

Had to replace the transmission TCM unit on a CVT at only 37k

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61000 mi US $1600	Reverse flashing gear selection indicators. Intermittent, would reset when car restarted. Diagnosed as Faulty CVT control computer.
64500 mi US $1800	Gear Selector lights flashing, Replace transmission computer and reprogram
86000 mi US $550	jerky take off

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62000 mi US $1200	Timing belt replaced due to water pump leakage, and valve seal replaced due to oil leakage.
73000 mi US $300	Repaired engine bonnet release lever

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73000 mi

US $1437

Coolant leak; hoses and seals replaced; 80k service completed at same time

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104200 mi US $2000	Transmission syncros/planetary gear shattered. 5-sp manual. Replaced clutch, clutch slave, transmission with same model from 2002 car with 124k miles
108000 mi US $500	Alarm backup battery leaked and damaged alarm. Need to replace. No alarm beeps or warnings.

71010 mi US $260	Replace radiator Replace driver side rear diff seal Replace center diff output seal
73000 mi US $100	Driver side HID ballast replaced
104000 mi US $319	Replace all front suspension members.
115000 mi US $175	Front strut replacement
118300 mi US $100	Replace all sway bar end links.
124000 mi US $500	Turbocharger replaced.
132000 mi US $300	Replace exhaust.
135700 mi US $150	Replace front lower control arms, bushing shot.
144000 mi US $2000	Replace cam seal Replace VVT gasket Replace timing belt/water pump/tensioner Replace thermostat Replace passenger axle and seal Replace clutch

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63000 mi US $6100	I drove off the used car lot and five miles down the road the light came on. Coolant waring light came on and overheating. Replaced the water pump and timing belt. (Then we got the car back and the head gasket was blown and that's still not fixed.) the car has a blown head gasket and a cracked head.
64000 mi US $756

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119000 mi

US $1400

Thermostat & Heater Core Replaced.

67580 mi C $850	Replace camshaft tensioner gasket & valve cover. Replace secondary injection flange. Replace broken left side fog light assembly. Replace left front headlight washer pump. Repair homelink (garage door opener) module.
71300 mi C $150	Oil leak tracked to valve cover. Could have been because of the extreme cold that day (-35C).
74400 mi C $400	Dealer replaced valve cover gasket. Water pump impeller blade was broken and replaced by shop. Timing belt replaced. Front right differential gasket dried out and leaked oil ... replaced by shop mechanic
81840 mi C $450	Right rear differential gasket replaced
87420 mi C $600	A/C recharged and front signal light lamp replaced.
89280 mi C $750	Wheel bearing replaced

68000 mi

US $1100

Replaced the entire exhaust system.

120000 mi US $250	water pump failed and leak all antifreeze on the road. Had to keep filling with h20 to get it home. Happened close to home. Did the serpintine belt and timing belt with tensioner too.
165000 mi US $4750	Spark plug wires shorting out and warn out.

56000 mi

US $8500

oil pressure light on. engine replacement necessary due to oil sludge.

114000 mi US $350	Cam shaft positioning sensor replaced Replaced cam shaft positioning sensor. Prevents occasional stalls when car is cruising or decelerating and can't accurately sense the speed.
115000 mi US $400	Wiper blade transmission assembly was corroded, and wouldn't move. Shop replaced the part and broke windshield in process. Replaced windshield no charge
115000 mi US $1300	Independent shop couldn't read codes, dealer could. Independent shop replaced ABS rear left sensor, ABS, traction control light still on. Dealer recommended replace ABS control module (900), said sensor was not problem.

74500 mi

US $1300

HPFP went bad. Needed to replace it.

28000 mi US $19000	36000 miles took to dealer for leaking Valve cover gasket and they said a Motor Mount needed to be replaced also. Covered under warranty
51000 mi US $240	DIY change Coil Packs, One way valve and spark plugs.

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156000 mi

US $2000

valve cover gasket cracked due to the hose providing the coolant and water breaking off got water and oil into the spark plugs

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90000 mi US $1200	MIL was on. Thought problem was coil pack. Mechanic found cause of MIL to be rotten crankhouse vent hose, not coil pack. Had item replaced, slight valve cover leak noticed as well.
126200 mi US $558	replaced ugly looking coolant and coolant tank. was told by tech that previous person might have added the wrong coolant for top off. tech advised another coolant flush would be ideal to flush out old/bad coolant.
127000 mi US $180	rear left window regulator broke and was replaced with OEM part supplied by owner
140000 mi US $250	grounding wires for license plate light went faulty
144000 mi US $148	replaced mass air flow sensor
155000 mi US $1798	ECU tune for big turbo. New injectors, battery, and spark plugs. Replaced bad 3-way valve & jet pump. stock turbo went bad, replaced with big turbo. new coolant and expansion tank reservoir.
160000 mi US $2000	Replaced bad boost pressure sensor
163919 mi US $2500	chipped 1st gear, replace with used transmission clutch was slipping, replaced with upgraded clutch & flywheel kit coolant leak, replaced coolant flange from a previous job at a different shop replaced mass air flow housing replaced hood latch sensor and hood strut

89900 mi C $100	Replaced first coil pack (Failure)
89900 mi C $1200	Water pump replacement.

43000 mi US $100	ashtray mechanism failure
44000 mi US $100	valve cover gasket leak, repaired.
49000 mi US $2000	clutch failure
50000 mi US $200	cracked radiator seam
62000 mi US $300	Car unable to start, no diagnosis so far.
99800 mi US $150	Replaced mass air flow sensor
100800 mi US $400	Broken driver side inner CV boot, joint failing. Replaced both front axles as preventative.
115000 mi US $200	Driver door wiring harness

76000 mi US $1200	There was a leak from the steering column. I have had this problem for awhile. I was told I need a new rack and pinion.
82000 mi US $650	Coolant light kept coming on. Found a leak in one or two hoses going into coolant system and worn ring. Will give move details when I pick up car tomorrow.
90000 mi US $1266	Removed and replaced timing belt, timing components and water pump. Drained engine oil. and removed and replaced engine air filter. Checked fluids. Inflated and adjusted tire pressure. Removed and replaced engine oil level module;

218000 mi

US $1000

Misfiring Cylinder Ignition Coils Oil in Cylinders

114000 mi US $100	Failure of the glove box door hinges
118000 mi US $100	Replaced switch
124500 mi US $1250	CEL 2181 cooling out of range. Replaced thermostat and manifold. Alternator bearings were getting noisy. Alternator removed to replace thermostat, so got a new one. Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced
129000 mi US $850	Replace RF wheel bearing Replace flex pipe in exhaust
135000 mi US $500	Small coolant leak traced to famous coolant flange Windshield washers had low pressure Rear seat backs not locking in place
149000 mi US $2500	Brake pads and rotors

41000 mi US $400	headlight leveling system failed
45000 mi US $300	coolant leak from rear of engine
45250 mi US $200	coil failed
45250 mi US $4000	AWD system failed causing poor handling
90500 mi US $600	Plastic check valve failed causing a leak

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132000 mi US $510	Change OEM silencer (Middle mufflers)
147900 mi US $1500	Changing the cam seal of the right blank
161300 mi US $230	Brake switch;

125800 mi US $1500	Freeze Plug on the waterpump began to leak. Waterpump was still good, with only 40K miles on the pump. Water pump had to be replaced to stop the leak. $1500 repair b/c behind the timing cover.
142000 mi US $500	coolant leak
155500 mi US $175	ABS system failure, linked to speedometer. CHEAPABS.COM will make the repair for $150, but must remove the module (2 hours work).
158000 mi US $500	Driver window's motor failed for the 2nd time. Very expensive each time.

122400 mi US $700	replaced catalytic coverter
127000 mi US $250	replaced front upper control arms
140000 mi US $1900	a/c compressor seized. compressor and condenser replaced
170800 mi US $600	a/c compressor replaced front wheel bearing replaced
209000 mi US $250	front axle cv boot leaking. replaced axle
210400 mi US $140	replaced battery
246605 mi US $230	replaced upper and lower control arms
263000 mi US $120	front axle boots replaced, one had failed wheel bearing replaced

131580 mi US $516	Replaced front and rear shocks; aligned vehicle Replaced output shaft seal (rear) and drive axle seal (rear; transmission fluid replaced accessory belt tensioner and serpentine belt Right front wheel bearing replaced after a noise developed soon after previous repair trip.
148000 mi US $1200	A/C pump froze up and destroyed serpentine belt and one pulley. Together they cost about $1100 plus a standard oil change.
152000 mi US $500	Replaced coil packs due to CEL codes

51739 mi US $178	Repair clutch pedal switch
70899 mi US $1351	Replace all coil packs, evap system purge valve Replace front brake pads and rotors Replace driver window switch module
82766 mi US $280	Repair license plate bulb assembly

88000 mi

US $2500

Pcv valve froze. Blew out seals. oil leaks everywhere.new pcv valve timing belt and seals.

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22000 mi US $500	front windshield
32000 mi US $500	front windshield
63000 mi US $700	steering pump
65000 mi US $200	drivers side window button
68000 mi US $200	windshield wiper repair
71000 mi US $1200	timing belt and steering pump
71000 mi US $300	motor for windshield wipers
71000 mi US $200	hood latch release
84000 mi US $1700	replaced steering rack that was leaking
66000 mi US $350	Exhaust system was making a loud noise. Took it to local mechanic who recommended a Meineke shop who would weld in a new piece. both sides of the car had to be done.

43878 mi US $850	replace failing power steering pump
53465 mi US $800	replace two oxygen sensors
54547 mi US $250	replace two crankcase breather tubes that had cracked
62830 mi US $363	windshield wiper transmission replaced replace windshield wiper transmission
86600 mi US $1250	Replaced glovebox hinge.
108000 mi US $250	Yellow oil sensor display on instrument cluster. Replaced oil pressure sensor.

208320 mi C $2000	Timing belt, rollers water pump Valve cover gaskets replaced Replaced flex joints in exhaust new front brakes and lines
212040 mi C $350	Gas smell in cabin, replaced purge valve

110800 mi US $200	I have the 3.0 V-6. Ignition coils were replaced Dec 2010 with new, improved design under recall. One of the new ignition coils briefly failed (set code). Replaced it.
134300 mi US $1150	Replaced water pump
140300 mi US $170	Replaced faulty crank position sensor
145500 mi US $200	Replaced one faulty ignition coil.
150300 mi US $700	Engine cooling module replaced. Fault prevented the electrically driven engine cooling fan from turning on.

62000 mi US $2800	CAT converter
63000 mi US $400	Driver's window (regulator)
68000 mi US $1200	Fuel pump ... died in the fast lane

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67580 mi

A $2500

Replaced all known parts that fault after 100000kms

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44000 mi

US $14500

Replace the coil packs, oil change, and replace 4 tires.

45000 mi

US $2200

Replaced ecm

49000 mi

US $1700

Check engine light on. Car 'spluttering' at idle. New Cam Shaft seals identified as problem area.

64000 mi

£18386

Initial repair task was fixing coolant leak from water pump. During testing after initial repair, oil pump failed and engine was ruined. Cause was identified from official Audi service bulletin. Damage required complete replacement of engine, along with required seals and gaskets etc.

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96100 mi €1277	Leak around the pollen filter. Water leaked in on top of ECU and there were multiple electrical problems due to then. Leak found and repaired, ECU replaced. Delay in supply of replacement ECU.
176080 mi €435	Front driver's side wheel bearing replaced.
276600 mi €150	Passenger side track rod end worn after 445,000 KM was replaced
280240 mi €300	Intercooler had a crack, needed to be replaced.
314340 mi €100	Rear wiper motor needed to be replaced
318680 mi €100	The syphon tube where the dipstick goes cracked and had to be replaced. Coolant pipe perished and cracked
328600 mi €500	Replaced 3 x calipers which were seized.

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81000 mi

US $1300

Rear windshield sprayer not working. Windshield front [washer] system leaked 500USD repair.

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90000 mi US $800	PRNDS all light up while in tip tronic...Audi thought transmission could be failing. Replaced shifter tract. Security System beeping three times upon startup and would die if left still for 2 or 3 days. Finally found bad cell in battery. Fixed the issue.
94500 mi US $368	CV half shaft installed...purchase part myself (Audi charges 800 just for the part) and had a mechanic install it.
96000 mi US $1500	Vibration continues...thought to be a CV axle. Replaced did not fix. Took in to dealer for vibration. Was told a bad tire was at fault or was out of round. Parasitic draw on battery. 8 hrs diagnositic time. Replaced door wiring harness and door latch. VERY EXPENSIVE repair.
97000 mi US $120	Owner noticed fluid leaking from underneath car. Thought to be CV axle leaking from previous install. Steering was leaking from rack and pinion. Decided to wait until summer.
98000 mi US $240	Traction control light came on and dealer identified as brake light sensor being bad. Cruise control would work on and off. Brake light sensor replaced and originally installed incorrectly faulting the brake pressure sensor. Dealer fixed both issues
100000 mi US $500	Upon last trip to Audi told me I had oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. recommended also to change the cam seals. They wanted 700 to replace at dealer. Took elsewhere had motor mounts also changed and valve cover for 500.00
102000 mi US $200	check engine light illuminated. Took to dealer and was told was vacuum leak( which explains rough idle i've had for a year). Repaired 4ft of hose and air jet. Repair did not fix rough idle. Am returning to shop next week.

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70000 mi US $150	Oil leaking from engine found by the technician. Gasket replaced.
70000 mi US $1600	oil leak from camshaft seal
79000 mi US $1500	left and right Engine mount support leaks/replaced left and right inner CV boots broken, replaced both left/frong and right/frong axle assembly.
96500 mi US $200	Vibration on the driver side axle, replaced axle.
105000 mi US $900	Water Pump leak, replaced water pump leak.

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96000 mi US $2000	Head gasket failure
97000 mi US $1750	Rear main oil seal leak

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131000 mi US $970	Wheel bearings were very loud
161700 mi US $1600	Head gasket blew oil in coolant

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100000 mi US $2000	Left front axle replaced - boot torn.
101900 mi US $695	replaced radiator due to leak replaced radiator due to leak
108000 mi US $100	leak in headliner from sunroof-was "fixed" by dealer last year. Front drains are ok-back drains totally clogged-shop said they couldn't clear w air rec going back tp-dealer.Dealer said they will try a thin wire tool from Audi. No appt yet.

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99200 mi US $1500	Torque Converter replacement
98000 mi US $1100	Odd noise. Turned out to be some belts that needed replacing.

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61000 mi US $200	Leaking coolant after-run or auxiliary pump. Pump located in the "V" of engine beneath the intake manifold. Also required replacement of intake manifold gaskets as this is mandatory with R&R of intake manifold.
84000 mi US $415	Right (passenger) rear wheel bearing was bad and was replaced. Problem evident from noise and vibration. Oil leak coming from recess on front of engine where crank lock pin is inserted during TB change. Plug and o-ring replaced. May not be only oil leak, but it was a major one.
90000 mi US $2400	Water pump bearing failed; noise indicated problem was possibly severe so car towed to prevent more damage. Timing belt,water pump, tensioners and idlers/rollers were all replaced. This was only 20k miles since same service was last done.

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108000 mi US $850	Oil cooler was leaking into cooling system.
125000 mi US $1500	Alternator went bad. Had alternator replaced. Very labor intensive. Wheel bearing was failing. Replaced wheel bearing. Was getting very noisy.
127000 mi US $1503	Heater Core went bad. Needed to be replaced. Very labor intensive.
131000 mi US $500	Left Rear wheel bearing what bad. Had to replace.
137000 mi US $715	I ordered the auxiliary cooling fan online and did that myself. (I now know how to put the S4 into 'service position' sheesh, so much work just to be able to get at the fan. The fan was $150. (Audi wanted $700 installed). I also ordered a used Throttle Body online for $250 and installed that. It was throwing a fault code and I have to make it qualified to pass for the bi-annual emissions test that is due. (Can you believe Audi wanted $1100 for the Throttle Body-part only.) New spark plugs. Oxygen sensor.
139000 mi US $450	Engine coolant temp sensor failure was causing ECM to think that even when engine was cold, it was at operating temp. This made vehicle very difficult to start and keep running, since it was not receiving an enriched air-fuel mix.
139500 mi US $310	Twice had it towed on flat bed to Audi. The brakes started applying themselves, to the point of near lock up. They could not reproduce it so eventually felt to start with replacing front brake lines. Unsuccessful.
141000 mi US $700	Audi stripped Both front bleeder valves in calipers. Bought after market for $120 each instead of Audi's $840. (dual piston). Merlin's correctly diagnosed master cylinder. Good job. Also replaced FR axle.
146000 mi US $402	No heat. Had to have heater core flushed.
161000 mi US $215	I always replace my own brake pads and rotors but on the rear it needed the calipers replaced. Pistons were froze.
172000 mi US $300	LR caliper froze up, also LR brake house callapsed.

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50000 mi

US $1000

Leaking gasket seal caused a buring oil smell. Gasket was replaced.

65000 mi US $250	Rack & pinion was binding. Replaced with refurbished unit. Driver side power window relay.
92100 mi US $200	leaking valve cover gasket shorted an ignition coil
95000 mi US $300	Leaking vacuum hoses-repaired hoses
106700 mi US $280	vacuum leak

56000 mi US $100	new DV, old one's diaphragm worn out and was losing power.
74000 mi US $1000	new turbo, diy in the front yard, replaced with a k04.

97000 mi US $1800	rear left window regulator engine mounts replaced water pump causing coolant leak.. replaced waterpump and re-did timing belt service
113000 mi US $200	Catalytic converter replaced.
136000 mi US $800	Power steering pump replaced. It had been whining a bit and a fluid flush didn't help.
145300 mi US $650	Leak at turbo ac took a while to kick in

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125000 mi US $325	Ignition coil failed. New set needed.
135000 mi US $7200	Intake valve head broke. Damaged cylinder 1,2 and 4 beyond repair. New block and head needed. Replaced clutch during vist since engine was being replaced and access was easy.
125000 mi US $8500	Intake valve head broke and debris damaged cylinders 1,2 and 3 beyond repair due to migration through the intake manifold since the head on the valve was broken and open during power stroke. Estimated $8500 to repair, so junked.

89000 mi US $1700	Steering was vague, car wandered, especially over bumps. Replaces all front control arms, tie rod ends, front struts and rear shocks.
90000 mi US $1100	Exhaust pipe cracked between resonator and muffler. Pipe needed to be replaced, as the area of crack was too thin to weld. Replaced entire exhaust system instead.
91000 mi US $100	Engine misfiring. One coil pack died. Elected to replace all 4, as the coil packs are a known issue, and they were only $25 each.
99000 mi US $400	Parking brake cable seized. Replaced both cables. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced from dragging brakes. Replaces front brake rotors and pads due to rust on defective aftermarket rotor.

85000 mi US $1200	Leak in power steering. EStimate is about $1200 to replace rack. So far, I have just topped off the fluid. Haven't had to add more in about 6 months.
93000 mi US $400	Driver window mechanism broken. Had to be replaced. Driver window mechanism repair
106000 mi US $210	Engine temp sensor failed. Car difficult to start when engine was cold because sensor was telling computer that the engine was at 80 degress instead of 40 or so.
111000 mi US $850	Car would lose power. Could only go about 15 MPH. I replaced the throttle body. The problem took a couple days to diagnoise.

77000 mi

US $2000

car stalled while merging on the highway. would not restart. coasted to shoulder. flatbedded to service. car sold upon completion of repair. Car was fun to drive but not dependable.

60000 mi US $385	Replace defective A/C Condenser (50% warranty)
80000 mi US $152	Replace Broken Vacuum Line
90000 mi US $300	Replace Coolant Temp Sensor, Replace Driver Side Wiper Arm
93000 mi US $1890	Replace Power Steering Rack

85000 mi US $6000	Engine sludge caused lack of oil pressure which then caused a spun rod bearing which destroyed the internal engine parts.
101000 mi US $100	The plastic piece holding the window to the window regulator broke, so the window would no longer go/stay in the up position. It did stay in place with duct tape on the outside in order to get the car home.
120000 mi US $110	MAF sensor failed, bought new one and replaced myself
126000 mi US $300	Sensor in the system replaced, but problem is not fixed yet. Will return to shop in the near future.
135000 mi US $2000	Power steering rack failed while driving. Had to be towed to the shop.
145300 mi US $200	3rd recharge in 3 years. No leaks found this time around.
150000 mi US $100	The coolant return fitting out of the turbo failed. Quick easy fix. Oil supply line to the turbo was leaking. In retrospect this might have just been a loose fitting, but I replaced the fitting and the line to be safe and avoid fixing something twice.
156000 mi US $100	a mysterious coolant leak that was not able to be replicated. Maybe extreme cold weather related? Problem has not returned since.
157000 mi US $500	Water pump leaking, probably the o-ring, replaced entire assembly and timing belt. Then 2 weeks later my thermostat housing exploded.
170000 mi US $200	another failed coilpack, so I just replaced all 4

88000 mi US $450	all 4 cyl coils replaced
90000 mi US $400	rear window motor replaced
86500 mi US $200	Oil dip stick/tube broken and replaced.
99000 mi US $1100	Oil pump stopped working, engine was prone to overheat and cause irreparable damage soon. Replaced Oil Pump, oil pressure sender, and the like. Check engine light came on the night before I brought it to the mechanic, left car immediately.
120000 mi US $1800	radiator

101000 mi US $150	Coil pack failure on cylinder #1. Replaced all 4 coil packs due to the large difference in the revision of the part. Had version L replaced with version R
106000 mi US $100	Small leak in Evap system. The gas tank has a crack or defect on the top of the tank. Purchased a used tank. Awaiting time to install.
121000 mi US $900	Gas tank had a failure point. causing evap system error. New tank corrected problem.
130000 mi US $430	Replaced the engine speed sensor.....after 3 years it was hard to start the car without it :)
131200 mi US $130	2 coil packs failed. Replaced all 4 due to new revision of part.
137000 mi US $400	Motor mount failed. Liquid inside mount oozed out. Both motor mounts replaced with solid rubber design.
141000 mi US $375	Cat inefficient error - clogged Cat. Replaced cat.
143000 mi US $100	Replacement of suction pump, bleeder valve and pressure control valve.
144000 mi US $100	Rear O2 sensor replaced. Code for faulty heating element
150000 mi US $800	Oil pan seal was leaking Rear differential axle seal
155000 mi US $145	Car would randomly not start after leaving parked in the garage overnight. Aftermarket battery was not the correct battery for the car.
157000 mi US $2000	Original clutch shattered. With 156k miles on it, it was on borrowed time. Replaced with aftermarket clutch.
157200 mi US $2200	Syncro failed for 4th gear. Could not shift normally into 4th gear.

192000 mi US $6000	Emergency hand brake unusable/seized. Would normally stick in winter but became unusable recently. Hand brake cables were replaced during this trip and it works as expected now. Oxygen sensors and breather system replaced. Engine complains of running lean at times but problem is intermittent. Issue would show up when low in gas at higher cruise speeds, then go away after some time. Sheared off a tooth in 1st gear of manual transmission and damaged Syncro. Vehicle was drivable but transmission clicked in 1st gear. Replaced syncro, 1st gear, output shaft to resolve issue. Passenger side engine mount was leaking hydraulic fluid badly. Replaced both left & right engine mounts and also front snub mount.
197000 mi US $2500	Car was losing power steering fluid over course of a couple of months. Replaced power-steering rack. MAF Sensor replaced
206000 mi US $3000	Flex Joint damaged and required repair. Updated rear sway bar and added new bearings for suspension. After-market rear shocks replaced under warranty.
213200 mi US $785	A power-steering line difficult to replace was leaking or allowing air into the system. The system was making the whining noise while turning the wheel and a bubbling/spurting noise behind the steering whee. The line was replaced/fixed.
218300 mi US $1100	A/C would stop blowing cool air after a period of time on high temperature days (90+). A/C was recharged.
233000 mi US $357	Driver-Rear wheel was leaking brake fluid determined after visual inspection and brake light flashing. Caliper parts were rusted. Replaced caliper and securing bolts.
243200 mi US $890	Power-steering very light at highway speeds. Whining noise with acceleration but not while turning. Intermittent difficult turning at low speeds. Fluid levels ok and no leaks. Determined to be power-steering pump.
247700 mi US $4300	Engine head gasket and cylinder damage. Vehicle was losing coolant slowly with no visible leaks. Coolant leaking into damaged cylinder. Machine shop repaired damage & additional components replaced as part of repair.

149000 mi US $100	Water pump failure - impeller separated from shaft, resulting in lack of coolant circulation
182000 mi US $350	clutch disc worn, replaced
192000 mi US $250	leak in radiator, replaced; thermostat sticking open, replaced
197000 mi US $500	head gasket leaking. Valve job done on head (seals replaced, etc), all gaskets etc replaced
201900 mi US $250	replaced all rear suspension bushings
223200 mi US $1500	FOD (foreign object debris) ingested into engine, damaging head and piston #1. Possibly some slag broke off a weld inside the intercooler?
235000 mi US $100	control arm ball joint was worn, replaced

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78500 mi

US $1050

Replaced faulty Combu Valve

89500 mi

US $4000

variable transmission was jerky at low speed and something slided out of gear altogether.

67000 mi US $230	Water pump failed. Engine ran hot and was shut off before permanent damage could occur. Car was towed to a local shop, but they were not equipped for the repair. They towed the car to the Dealership. Dealership replaced the water pump and timing belt. Check engine light was on for two weeks. Local auto parts store reset the light, it came back on after 3 days. While in the shop for problem 1, shop said they think problem 1 caused problem 2. They reset light but repaired nothing. Had to take car bac Check engine light on (as mentioned in problem 2 of trip 1). Light reset during trip 1. Light came on 3 days later. Went back, sensors bad, replaced sensors, problem solved. 2 weeks later light has not come back on. After getting car back from trip 1, washer fluid light came on. I refilled with 1 gal of fluid. Took back for trip 2, got it back, fluid low again. Shop says they filled it both times. Looked at it on 3rd trip, pump leaking, replaced, problem solved.
142000 mi US $300	Engine stalled, would not maintain idle without foot on throttle. Multiple codes, 2 O2 sensors intermittently giving trouble for years could be causing them. 3 sensors replaced at my request (due to reduced labor cost of the 3rd sensor). Same problem a week later, engine stall. Shop said ETC sensor giving readings that "didn't make sense" and suggested it be replaced. I requested shop replace the ETC sensor and fuel filter (it was overdue anyway).
143000 mi US $180	Same prob another week later, engine stall. Shop gave an OBDII recorder to get more info. MAF sensor throwing bad data, shop advised replace sensor and wiring. Engine ran smoother when it was disconnected. Sensor and wiring replaced. Same problem as before. Advised shop that no routine maintenance had been performed since about 80k miles, other than oil and tires. Shop checked regular maintenance items, found two bad spark plugs and 4 poor plugs. Replaced plugs.
158800 mi US $265	Power to trunk lid failed, lights and latch not working. Replaced latch switch and lights came on, but latch still not working. 6 days of diagnostics could not identify problem. Audi dealer refused to provide wiring diagram for trunk lid.

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95000 mi US $1800	Replace timing belt Repair broken glove box
123000 mi US $400	Replace rear shocks and shock mounts
131000 mi US $580	Replace right front axle Replace rear brakes

69000 mi US $800	The A4's ignition coils crapped out AGAIN plus spark plugs, vacuum lines, throttle plate cleaning and lots of other labor charges to replace coils & plugs.
74000 mi US $2000	New front control arms installed - had failed after 7+ years driving on city roads.
79000 mi US $1400	Brakes, ignition coils (again), minor bodywork

118000 mi US $700	EPC and traction control light came on randomly causing intermittent loss of power, and hesitation.
121000 mi US $974	throttle body sensor replaced Also had routine 120k svc
141000 mi US $230	clutch position switch
145000 mi US $2000	balance fly-wheel broken and shifter-linkage along with clutch
146000 mi US $450	windshield wiper control unit failed
158100 mi US $200	all windows did not go down; wiring harness to drivers door replaced
183000 mi US $400	coil pack replacement - one bad but all 6 replaced
188000 mi US $1500	Needed replacement of entire steering rack

142700 mi US $500	replace control arms (all front)
153000 mi US $1000	Water pump, timing belt, pulleys, tensioners, oil seals on pas. side cam adjuster, coolant O ring on temp sender, oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, drive side motor mount (all replaced this year).
162000 mi US $500	replaced shocks
180000 mi US $200	replace leaking vacuum hoses, PCV valve and fuel pressure regulator.
195000 mi US $200	Replace radiator, oil change, replace snub mount. Replaced rear rotors and pads. Flushed brake fluid.
196000 mi US $200	Replaced headliner

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44000 mi US $150	Coil pack on one cylinder. Will probably replace the rest myself as they are a problem for many Audi 3.0 owners.
50000 mi US $2000	Trans computer replaced along with tiptronic switch circuit board
50900 mi US $2000	Tiptronic switch and circuit board replaced. Trans would not shift from park to any other gear without starting the car in Neutral and forcing it to shift.
58000 mi US $575	Replaced left rear caliper which was leaking. Also did rear pads at that time.

94000 mi US $5500	Catalytic Converters (L & R) Torque Converter replaced
104200 mi US $608	Noticed vibration in Front end 25MPH on up. Vibration feels like wheel out of balance.
117300 mi US $1000	Replaced RF CV boots (Inner and Outer). Replaced RF upper links bushings, and replaced LF tie-rods (Inner and Outer). Four wheel alignment, wheel balance & rotation done.

59000 mi

US $1635

Software update: $135 Long overdue, apparently misfires were occurring that caused supplemental check engine codes along with the cat replacement. Intake manifold: $1500. Repairs done due to a plastic rattle sound from intake manifold changeover mechanism that rattled in its seat during med-hard acceleration until intake changeover at 4200rpms. Cat replacement: covered under extended emissions warranty 8yr/80K but costs was quoted at about $1200 Caused by intermittent check engine light for a bank 2 O2 sensor code .

75000 mi

US $2800

Had to replace one of the overhead cams which the dealer said was a common repair for this car

59000 mi US $1000	timing belt. Belt had to be replaced because it was giving us trouble, this was unusual according to the dealer...belt looked to have been run very hot for extended periods of time, possibly an LA car or other metro location?
85000 mi US $150	Left rear caliper locked shut and needed to be replaced.

130000 mi US $162	Temperature sensor failure caused fan to run at high speed at cold start. Part was replaced. Hood failed to remain open. Replaced Hood Strut
130000 mi US $464	Drive belt tensioner failed. Belt tensioner, multi rib belt and expansion tank cap replaced. Alarm horn has failed. Fault for this alarm horn also registered in the computer. Replacement cost estimate was ~$500. Not repaired due to high cost/low usage.
134000 mi US $1157	Water pump bearing starting to fail. Water pump and timing belt replaced.
148000 mi US $1800	Catalytic converter fault Torque converter fault. slippage faulty brake light switch
151000 mi US $4200	Catalytic converter Bank 1 (Feb was bank 2) Torque converter slippage. seal failure
164000 mi US $900	fuel pump failure
185000 mi US $2600	intake manifold gasket and associated tubing replaced. (engine did not turn) rnwater temp sender and o-ring and spark plugs
190000 mi US $200	Left headlight blown. Right headlight heavy flickering. Both headlight bulbs replaced.
195000 mi US $600	Sheared Driver CV Boot. Motor Mount (Front/Snub) crack.

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60000 mi

US $1900

Water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced; replaced the timing chain also b/c it's recommended to be changed at 90K miles & have to change the water pump at that change also -- planning on keeping the vehicle, so it was prudent

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116560 mi R 2600	water temp sensor faulty upper C links on steering replaced
119660 mi R 350	driver door wiring connector. wires cracked from door opening and closing, causing window to stop working. no error lights
126480 mi R 12000	Tandem pump leaking, also replaced front disks and pads, timing belt and water pump

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119040 mi R 3000	Oil leak - found pcv pipes cracked. replace all.
120900 mi R 7300	Hose connector at the back of the cylinder head replaced
132060 mi R 850	Alarm siren kept going off
137020 mi R 350	Metal pipe corroded. Replaced temp sender unit

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41000 mi US $600	Bad steering arm. Replaced pair of arms.
46000 mi US $600	Camshaft tensioner seal leaking oil. Replaced seal.
46000 mi US $300	Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor.
51000 mi US $700	Replaced upper control arms (loose fittings) Bad temperature sending unit.
59000 mi US $600	Replaced auxillary water pump (sometimes called after run cooling pump) Cracked coolant tank replaced CV boot replaced
60000 mi US $300	Replaced whining fuel pump
71000 mi US $500	Oil level sensor bad, replaced CV Boot torn, replaced Hood strut failed, replaced
78300 mi US $2000	Replaced all 8 control arms Alternator failed, replaced All brake lines were showing signs of dry rot. Replaced Master cylinder cracked, leaking. Worn tie rod ends, replaced.
83000 mi US $960	Replaced vacuum hose assembly Replaced valve cover gasket Replaced battery - dead
84000 mi US $650	Replaced blown hose between rack and pump Heater core required flushing
86000 mi US $1200	Leaking coolant hoses Leaking camshaft seal
91000 mi US $600	Several cooling hoses leaking, replaced Windshield wiper pump cracked, replaced
95000 mi US $300	Replace valve gasket
96000 mi US $850	New steering pump and hose
98000 mi US $200	Dead battery. Replaced.
100000 mi US $2000	Replace struts/shocks Replace exhaust gas temp sensors
137000 mi US $4500	New clutch

176000 mi US $900	Driver's side exhaust cam, and exhaust lifters had to be replaced, along with the cam adjuster. It appears that the 1 lifter failed.
192000 mi US $525	After 110k miles I needed to replace all 4 rotors and pads. Also had to replace the rear calipers.
179300 mi US $415	Original lower control arms and tie rod ends(outer) replaced
201000 mi US $600	Oil/filter change P.S. outside C.V. boot 034 Snub mount 02 sensor (p.s.)
201000 mi US $500	rebuilt passenger side stern motor mount trans mounts(Apikol) rear diff mount(Apikol) rear diff bracket bushings(Apikol)
204000 mi US $350	-D.S. swaybar mount/bushing -D.S. motor mount/swaybar mounting bracket TB kit from Pure MS *Audi water pump was leaking(weep hole) after 39k miles
205000 mi US $100	Mechanical fan clutch replaced Fan temperature sensor replaced
218000 mi US $100	Ignition lock cylinder replaced due to a lack of starting issue. Starter would not turn over, unless I moved the steering wheel back/forth to engage the steering wheel lock.
218000 mi US $1200	Pressure plate failed causing the slave to fail. Replaced clutch.

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37200 mi C $259	Aux Coolant pump failed.
49600 mi C $5000	Transmission was noisy in first gear. Replaced with re-manufactured unit.

163900 mi US $285	Wheel bearing
165000 mi US $142	replace door speaker
165200 mi US $1095	replace pads, caliper and e-brake cable
173000 mi US $500	calipers were sticking and were replaced

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114700 mi $1300	Oil sludge in engine. Clogged oil pump pickup. Lost oil pressure. Use correct motor oil!!!
124620 mi $300	front brake hoses replaced
135160 mi $2000	Parking brake broken. replaced cables. both rear calipers were bad along with the discs and brake pads. All parts were replaced.
137020 mi $300	rear brake line broke during yearly inspection. replaced brake line.

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48980 mi

C $1000

Timing belt/water pump Tie rod end

128000 mi

US $1500

Clutch and flywheel replaced

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92000 mi US $600	Both diverter valves for each turbo were bad along with the turbo Y pipe boot.
94000 mi US $530	Bad rear wheel bearing and front tie rod ends.
98000 mi US $600	Faulty axles replaced. Control arm set replaced.

136000 mi

US $1450

CV boot replaced.

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119000 mi US $500	No power to fuel pump and coil packs. There was a dead short that also caused the fuel pump relay to fail.
120000 mi US $1603	Went in for an alignment, found broken left rear spring and a torn right front CV boot. After both rear springs and right front CV were replaced, the alignment was done. Also replaced coil packs under TSB, but that was free.
122000 mi US $480	Both rear wheel bearings had to be replaced.
131700 mi US $1700	Original clutch failed dramatically, friction material broke into three pieces, flywheel worn beyond resurfacing.

128000 mi

US $1400

Clutch failed, and required replacing with updated dual-mass flywheel. Routine replacement: failure was interesting as OEM flywheel split in two. Not bad for 128K.

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57000 mi US $2000	Replacement of O2 sensor, knock sensor and CTS sensor.
83200 mi US $305	replaced serpentine belt
93000 mi US $732	replaced rear brake pads and discs: replaced left rear caliper

82000 mi

US $1500

Replace both rear wheel bearings. Replace the seals on the rear differential.

155000 mi US $4000	Replaced clutch. Rear wheel bearings.
156200 mi US $819	Leaking gas line and fuel filter
158000 mi US $247	Broken muffler side clamps; leaking exhaust; warning light
159200 mi US $352	Broken brake hose Front brake calipers sticking

108000 mi US $10170	Replaced turbochargers. Replaced sway bars and struts
111000 mi US $180	Windshield wiper motor replaced

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153000 mi US $650	Front drive shaft boots were broken and leaking grease. Both drive shafts were replaced.
156000 mi US $1800	Timing belt replacement
169000 mi US $1200	Rack and pinion was going bad. It was replaced.

105000 mi

US $3300

Engine loss due to cracked dipstick (made of plastic). Major engine problems with a loud slapping noise. Fixed belt tensioner, belt, had to open head.

117000 mi

US $1400

Heater inoperable. Replaced heater coil [core], r&r dashboard 10 hours labor.

115320 mi C $1250	Original rear springs were broken. Decided to replace all 4 springs and shocks with aftermarket sport suspension kit instead.
117180 mi C $150	Replace malfunctioning coolant temperature sensor Replace sway bar links and bushings to correct loud clunking noise
119040 mi C $400	Malfunctioning thermostat and radiator connection resulting in total loss of coolant.
124700 mi C $300	Very noisy engine at hot idle. Replace failed AWM 1.8T cam chain tensioner. Also replaced timing belt during same repair job. Also replaced valve cover gaskets.
125860 mi C $200	Exhaust leak/noise due to corroded flex pipe connection. Replace flex pipe.
127720 mi C $160	Replaced seized rear brake rotors and pads
141360 mi C $420	Replace front left wheel bearing Replace exhaust flex pipe
141860 mi C $300	Replace failed left rear wheel bearing
143220 mi C $240	Rear wheel bearing

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116900 mi

US $1500

Replaced manifold discharge pipe

166780 mi C $400	One front and one rear wheel bearing
168640 mi C $320	Replaced original alternator with re-manufactured alternator
188480 mi C $1800	Oil light came on. Cause was oil pump. Pump replaced. At same time replaced timing belt. Both tie rods needed replacing as well.

110000 mi US $500	New wheel bearing and tie rod ends.
144000 mi US $2000	new shocks springs wheel bearings control arms tie rods
155000 mi US $100	axle fell out, then cheap aftermarket replacement part exploded two weeks later fixed axle myself, back on the road

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127000 mi US $313	Flex pipe Exhaust leak right side
134000 mi US $100	License plate light assembly corroded and replaced
153000 mi US $800	rear calipers frozen effecting emergency brake. had to replace pads, caliphers and rotors
161700 mi US $1050	Catalytic converter replacement
168000 mi US $2100	Replaced worn clutch
174700 mi US $880	Coolant leak
180400 mi US $906	New Brakes, rotors, calipers
188000 mi US $580	exhaust piping
190000 mi US $489	Rear Springs
219000 mi US $650	Replaced Alternator

109000 mi US $1000	Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor. Replaced Timing Belt (needed) also had water pump because of high mileage but it was still working fine before
119000 mi US $500	Replaced both tie rod ends and the CV axle

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83000 mi

US $1600

Suspension, control arms.

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130000 mi US $2600	Chipped a tooth in 1st gear 8 months ago. Drove on it til my quattro gearbox fell apart. Due to damage to the speed sensor, I couldn't pass emissions. So was forced to fix...otherwise, I would have driven it into the ground.
137000 mi US $300	Replaced front CV joints, axles.

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102000 mi

US $2800

Wheel bearing noise ... replaced. Worn struts, broken springs ... replaced. Broken/seized bolt on brake caliper ... replaced.

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131000 mi US $550	Replaced coolant thermostat
138000 mi US $800	AC Compressor replacement
145000 mi US $1000	AC TENSIONER and BELT REPLACED Front Control arms replaced. A known weakness of this car. Second time they have been replaced on this car, although this time was sooner than expected due to Chicago potholes.

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103000 mi US $500	Front Control Arm.
110000 mi US $1000	One valve cover had a small leak, replaced both valve cover gaskets while in there for timing belt.
122000 mi US $400	replace front right axle - torn boot. replace rear right wheel bearing.
193000 mi US $3000	Replace leaking turbocharger
205040 mi US $1100	Fuel pump Fuel relay Coolant expansion tank replace
205969 mi US $411	O-Ring replacement by A/C dryer, A/C recharge.
206000 mi US $500	Slave cylinder
206000 mi US $900	Emissions - leak detection pump & filter for gas tank.

75000 mi US $3000	Removed engine & transmission to replace clutch and all mounts. Replaced timing belt & water pump. Cleaned up all turbo "plumbing."
81000 mi US $200	Plastic clips for window regulator broke. HVAC cage fan broke (motor still good, but entire unit has to be replaced).
85000 mi US $180	replaced starter

71000 mi US $160	fuel evap canister leak
72000 mi US $194	Engine had a plugged vacuum line which caused rich and lean running conditions.
77000 mi US $1300	ac compressor mounting bolts broke off. ac compressor then seized and required replacement.

92000 mi

US $3000

fixed oil leak from one cylinder head.

40300 mi C $500	Both front steering control arms had excess play which was noticed going over bump on road.
49600 mi C $1800	Replaced 2 oxygen and 1 temperature sensors. Replaced 1 windshield washer pump.
59520 mi C $3400	2 ball joints, 1 lower control arm. 2 rubber boots for front drive shaft.
71300 mi C $1500	Rear brake - rotors, pads and calipers. Oil change.
71300 mi C $230	ABS module failed. Owner removed module, sent to Module Master to repair. Received 2 weeks later and successfully reinstalled repaired module.
74400 mi C $140	Fuel filter was leaking, repaired same day.
75720 mi C $3000	Front bearings and rear bushings Rocker cover gasket leak
77500 mi C $180	Replaced driver side door mirror. The mirror's reflective surface and night anti-dazzle finish deteriorated on the driver's side. Two of my friends with Audis say they had the same problem on one side or the other.
77500 mi C $1000	Car would yaw when drive on snow at 50 km/hr since the ball joints were wore. Replace front and back ball joints and aligned.
78000 mi C $250	Replaced battery
79980 mi C $400	Replaced dashboard LED display with a reconditioned unit.

69000 mi US $800	Replaced both ignition modules.
94300 mi US $3800	oil leak coolant leak
112000 mi US $310	Turbo pressure hose was replaced.
113000 mi US $1500	Replaced ABS Controller Module. Replaced two stabilizer parts from the front end. Replaced ABS Controller Module and two stabilizer parts from the front end.

136400 mi

C $3000

It blew out a power steering hose. Then because I ran it dry they had to replace the rack and power steering pump.

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71000 mi US $2000	Replaced valve cover gaskets. Found RH turbo leaking oil.
72000 mi US $145	Front right outer tie rod end had excessive play. Replaced both outer tie rod ends and took vehicle for alignment

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181000 mi US $100	Replaced leaking coolant pump.
185300 mi US $700	Fuel pump replacement
190500 mi US $240	Replaced front right outer CV boot.
193000 mi US $400	Front O2 and MAF sensors replaced.
189800 mi US $400	replaced valve cover gasket and chain tensioner.
211300 mi US $200	coolant flush
218700 mi US $400	coolant flange leaked
225000 mi US $500	Both front wheels bearings were relaced.
236000 mi US $1100	Oil pump and oil pan
247000 mi US $250	Rear wheel bearing was replaced.

128000 mi US $350	motor misfire on cyl#2.Tech swapped injectors&ignition coils before finding 30psi lower compression on#2.Audi dealer did same thing&wanted to pull cyl head@$500 just to remove. Declined this. Friend&I-changed MAF.CEL-gone!Safetyinspectionok
132000 mi US $250	Breather assembly and o-rings, hose were dried and cracked, leaking oil underneath the intake manifold Replaced assembly.
130039 mi US $250	Catastrophic engine failure@70mph on Hwy. #2 con rod broke in half,cracked both sides of block & oil pan. Block is gone timing belt was still attached,cylinder head fine, motor rotates ok. #2 crank journal good. Rod Fatigued-$4K estimated
132000 mi US $3000	Engine Rebuilt from broken con rod last year. Rebuilt head, new eagle rods, main and rod bearings, piston rings, all gaskets, single mass flywheel clutch pressure plate, oil pump,2 intake,1 exhaust valve on #2 cyl replaced, self built.
137265 mi US $200	Replaced MAF sensor $50 used. Original sensor lasted only 15,0000 miles since previous replacement. Also replaced oil cooler, hoses and clamps. Cleared CEL codes CEL error code P0102 low signal Mass Flow Meter. Strange because had replaced this 15,000 miles ago. Bought used MAF for $50. Changed coolant tank(old and yellow), new oil cooler and hoses/clamps changed. Cleared trouble codes-car runs great

166780 mi C $1700	Engine was not warming up, installed a new thermostat. ABS light comes on once in a while and the brake light blinks at the same time. Shop told me that the brakes are working fine but the communication problem between the ABS system and the computer module causes the lights to come on.
169880 mi C $1700	Noise from rear driver side, needed a new wheel bearing.
177320 mi C $260	Clunking noise when going over the bumps. Replaced passenger side control arm.
188480 mi C $200	Replaced driver side window regulator.

124700 mi

US $1500

The power steering rack had an existing problem leaking very little if any hydraulic fluid. Up until 2 months ago, the power steering was leaking very bad and was making a noticeable noise. Replaced power steering pump, hoses and coil rack.

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113200 mi US $957	Leaking coolant. Replaced heater core. Smoke from hood indicated burning oil. Replaced valve cover gasket & cam adjuster gasket, cam plug.
124000 mi US $1070	ABS control module reported a fault (Indicator light.) Occasional pulsing through brake pedal. Required complete replacement of the module.

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47000 mi US $600	Cam tensioner gasket seal. Rear diff seal leaking.
47000 mi US $300	Crank case breather tube/pcv valve needed replacing. Dipstick tube replacement.
49000 mi US $1000	Water pump leaking, thermostat malfunction. Tie Rod ends
51000 mi US $300	Headlight washer pump failed, all fluid leaked out, another thing that will fail if you have this car long enough bad wheelbearing, typical for this car.

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132000 mi

US $1733

Complete A/C compressor failure.

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171000 mi

US $3480

wheel bearing failed.

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88000 mi

US $1650

Oil leaks persistent since

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104000 mi US $120	Damaged flex/downpipe
113000 mi US $800	A/C Compressor failed
115000 mi US $200	Broken downpipe, replaced with new one under product warranty
117000 mi US $2000	Front left wheel bearing started to "hum" Front right, back right, back left wheel bearings. Rear diff seals leaking. Valve cover and cam seals leaking oil.
124000 mi US $400	Turbo wastegate failed. Replaced turbo with used K04 turbo.
142000 mi US $250	Broken flex downpipe
142200 mi US $1000	Broken spring. Replace entire suspension with coil overs

169900 mi US $160	Replaced cylinders 3 & 4 ignition coil packs. Coil packs 1 & 2 previously replaced.
166700 mi US $1200	Steering rack leaking fluid. Fluid built up behind seals, not actually outside of sealed rack yet. Tie rod ends worn. Driver's door lock actuator froze. Part replaced.
177000 mi US $700	Replaced worn left rear wheel bearing. Replaced torn right front outboard CV boot. Right front wheel bearing in need of replacement - parts back ordered.
178000 mi US $390	Replaced worn R/F wheel bearing
179600 mi US $305	Replaced mass air flow sensor
182500 mi US $380	Replaced dysfunctional windshield wiper stalk (switch/relay unit).
183000 mi US $575	Alternator failed, original part with ~183,000 miles.
184600 mi US $380	Replaced dysfunctional windshield wiper stalk (switch/relay unit).
187000 mi US $127	Coolant inlet hose connection to valve cover.
188000 mi US $100	Door lock system vacuum pump failed. Replaced w recycled part.

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78000 mi US $240	Window regulator failed.
86000 mi US $140	Torn CV boot, drivers front axle. Axle required replacement due to damage to the CV joint.
90000 mi US $1500	A/C Compressor destroyed itself, requiring replacement of a number of parts. Replaced valve cover gasket - leaking from rear of engine.
91000 mi US $400	fuel pump leaking, bent outlet pipe. replaced with new one.
97500 mi US $500	two window regulators failed. now have all 4 working windows. used independent mechanic
102000 mi US $500	fuel leak out of top of tank - the cap on the tank failed, causing a rather large leak

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83000 mi US $1300	Suspension fix.
84000 mi US $500	ABS and light intermittently on.
86000 mi US $1000	ABS light would turn on randomly while driving. ABS control system replaced.

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223600 mi

US $1200

replaced upper & lower control arms

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170700 mi US $1600	Steering rack decayed.
185000 mi US $1600	Also air sensor fried Needed new thermostat (requires removal of timing chain).
188200 mi US $1000	Cam seals redone; transaxel seals redone.

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182000 mi US $855	Vehicle faulty codes indicate a malfunctioning throttle body and secondary air induction system.
193000 mi US $340	Driver's side window regulator was said to be "binding internally", hindering window motion (though it could still be closed/opened). Regulator was replaced. Dealership service tech discovered torn outer CV boots, both side. Dealership service tech discovered leaky cam seals
193000 mi US $600	Replacement of both torn CV boots. Replacement of engine seal causing oil leak.
201000 mi US $1573	Ventilation motors and A/C Heat control unit failure, requiring replacement.

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98000 mi US $900	Ignition control block was replaced.
99000 mi US $650	Replaced master cylinder, front rotors and pads
99000 mi US $140	Oil leak at the oil filter housing gasket - oil light came on - replaced gasket.
99000 mi US $550	Rear spring broke, replaced both
104200 mi US $1200	MAF and oxygen sensor wheel bearing

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137640 mi C $1200	Rough idle. Relearned IAC motor and no further issues. Replaced all front ball joints.
138900 mi C $850	Oil cooler leak.

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98000 mi

US $1100

Air flow meters problem. Radiator was leaking

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150000 mi US $169	Replaced oil suction pump and associated tubing
155000 mi US $3500	replace both converters and flex pipe Timing belt, waterpump, cam tensioner seals, cam plugs,valve cover seals, front crank seal, basically the entire engine was resealed upper and lower links replaced front suspension

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166000 mi US $550	Excessive play in tie rod ends.
167000 mi US $500	Brake light stayed on after E-brake released. Needed adjusted (so said the shop).
167000 mi US $300	Exterior Temp sensor bad. AC won't work when indicated air temp is -58F. Sensor replaced.
170000 mi US $750	Steering wheel clock spring (Air Bag light) was bad. Replaced. Discovered that anther SRS component was also faulty.
187000 mi US $3400	Items replaced: valve cover gaskets, cam seals, cam tensioner, water pump, timing belt, other odd parts + labor.

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210000 mi

US $2000

My bearing went on my front passenger side, a repeated problem. Also Oil leaks have been a repeated problem, exhaust system issues, brake issues, and wheel and suspensions issues have been ongoing for few years. Gave car up

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