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2002 Audi TT repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 96 repairs.
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2002 Audi TT repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 70 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Audi TT

Engine not specified

Audi TT in Texas, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

55000 mi

US $20
Misfire cylinder 1. Replaced coil 
Audi TT in Washington, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

130000 mi

US $1360
Gas cap and trunk button wouldnt work Replaced water pump not working maintenance new timing belt 4 ignition coil. 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi TT in Oregon, United States
Sep 2014 - Aug 2017
Nov 2014

64500 mi

US $330
Coolant overflow pump leak 
Oct 2016

78000 mi

US $225
Turn signal switch had to be replaced 
Jul 2017

80000 mi

US $85
Read code & reset - code had cleared by the time of visit to Peak Transport - Audi specialist repair shop 
Audi TT in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
Dec 2011

147000 mi
Steering angle sensor. 
Jan 2012

146300 mi
Front CV joints. Oxygen sensor. One cylinder coil. 
Mar 2012

153000 mi

US $190
Bad cylinder coil. 
Audi TT in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2014
Oct 2013

79000 mi
Brake Light Actuator which also effect the Haldex. Tells it to shut down when brakes are applied and reactive once pedal is release. Was not send the signal it was release which led to no Haldex. 
Audi TT in Texas, United States
Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
Feb 2012

125700 mi

US $750
shifter box failure 
Audi TT in Kuwait
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

41120 mi
Installed engine mounts. 
Oct 2010

42160 mi
timing belt snaped and had to replace 8 valves (exhaust valves) 
Audi TT in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

86000 mi

US $900
Glove box was replaced; the entire exterior latch completely broke off and they couldn't just replace the latch - the glove box had to be replaced. Box could have been just forced open instead, but would have left a non-working eyesore. 
Jun 2015

91000 mi

US $675
Tie rod ends seized; replaced tie rod ends Internal CV boot cracked & leaking; inner and outer CV boot replaced Valve gasket cover and half moon gasket cracked; replaced 
May 2016

93000 mi
Repair not completed yet due to the $1573 price tag. The TT isn't the car I drive daily. CEL on-after several secondary air pump failures, they finally diagnosed a valve stuck open is allowing condensation inside SAP. Will repair in fall. 
Nov 2016

93000 mi

US $1819
Secondary air pump replaced, as well as secondary air valve which had frozen open and was causing premature failures of multiple secondary air pumps. Dome light assembly, wire broken in headliner Passenger window doesn't crack when door opened and then close after door is shut. Oil cooler hoses, o-ring leaking (leaking oil) 
Jun 2018

94000 mi

US $1082
Shift linkage was adjusted; transmission would not go into 1st gear most of the time. Burnt fuse block - fuse block replaced. Car was overheating intermittently at idle (for longer periods); A/C was not cooling. Crankshaft position sensor failed; replaced sensor and ECM relays 
Aug 2021

98000 mi

US $1012
Replace AC compressor 
Oct 2021

98000 mi

US $261
Replaced faulty ECM relay Replaced clutch safety switch - precautionary (as a result of warning message that clutch was not pushed in all the way) 
Nov 2021

98000 mi

US $450
Cam/Crank Angle Sensor replaced Manual shifter bushings replaced replace headliner Recondition headlights - cosmetic, but also very dim due to scratches, etc. 
Audi TT in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2013

131200 mi

US $180
Evap system throwing annoying fault giving check-engine light 
Jun 2014

133000 mi

US $420
Same annoying fault. Turned out to be a valve that required removing the fuel tank. 
Oct 2014

134200 mi

US $40
126840 again! They looked and looked and couldn't find a thing. Put on another new fuel cap and it appears to be gone (finally) 
May 2015

136200 mi

US $1250
Check engine light - minor evap leak again -finally at the dealer and they replaced the pump. Seems to be finally fixed after 4 years 
Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

90400 mi

US $4000
Transmission failed. Replaced with a used one. Also, replaced clutch. 
Audi TT in Iowa, United States
Oct 2010 - Jul 2014
Dec 2010

94000 mi

US $2500
Struts had to be replaced, one was torn 
Mar 2011

94000 mi

US $300
vacuum hose cracked, part had to be ordered and replaced 
May 2011

98000 mi

US $800
Fuse panel on top of battery failing, had to be replaced. 
Sep 2011

102000 mi

US $180
Key will turn over but car won't start, usually will on the second or third try. There is a flashing key symbol on the dash when it won't start, but since it doesn't happen every time the car starts the mechanic wasn't able to replica 
Jan 2012

108500 mi

US $500
Ignition coil was failing, had to be replaced, caused car to not start occasionally. 
Jul 2012

108300 mi

US $1900
Main cooling fan not working, had to be replaced, caused engine overheating Charging to only 9 volts, sluggish starting 
Nov 2012

110500 mi

US $1000
Headlight washer fluid was leaking, pump needed to be replaced. Upstream oxygen sensor failing, caused engine light to turn on. 
Apr 2014

119200 mi

US $150
Changed spark plugs, the threads broke off one and had to be removed with a screw extractor. Engine had been noticeably misfiring and at least one of the spark plug gaps was measured as twice as large as in the new spark plugs. PCV hose cracked, was cut out and cracked section replaced 
Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2012
Jun 2010

92000 mi

US $1200
Vacuum leak under intake manifold 3 wheel barings Misfires under high boost. spark plugs replaced, but still present Locks / hatch not functioning with key fob 
Jul 2010

92800 mi

US $150
Replaced coil packs to eliminate misfire 
Jul 2011

105000 mi

US $800
Noticed a boost leak, shop smoke tested it and found one. Replaced a whole bunch of vacuum lines and called it good. But I still have a leak present. 
Audi TT in California, United States
- Dec 2007
Dec 2007

40000 mi

US $2000
Change timing belt, repair leak around the camshaft sealing 
Audi TT in Illinois, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

143000 mi

US $7
Vacuum hose from fuel regulator to intake manifold. Fixed p1136 error code. 
May 2018

146000 mi

US $1000
Replaced downpipe and vacuum hoses 
Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011

US $350
Right rear control bar snapped when mechanic was wiggling tire....he was checking it up on lift when he saw a crack in the bar. The tire had a slight negative tilt to it. 
Audi TT in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

67500 mi

US $100
door lock changed due to window not dropping when opened. 
Audi TT in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015

80000 mi
After run coolant pump and control module needed replacement ABS control stopped working. The cost to repair probably exceeded the value of the vehicle, as it is a nightmare to replace! Car works fine without it. 
Audi TT in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010

66000 mi
Synchro grind. Nothing was done. 
Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

150000 mi

US $1200
Exhaust leak in down pipe. Replaced 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Audi TT in Florida, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

98000 mi

US $160
Alternator went bad. R2 with new one 
Apr 2013

98800 mi

US $20
Cam position sensor went bad. Diode shorted, think it got fried when the alternator (voltage regulator) went bad. 
Jun 2013

103000 mi

US $200
Water pump bad, plastic impeller spinning on shaft. appeared to be original water pump and timing belt(previous owner said it was changed but it appears otherwise after inspecting). Did complete timing belt, pump, tensioners replacement. 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi TT in Missouri, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009

25104 mi

US $15
brake switch 
Audi TT in California, United States
May 2012 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013

70300 mi

US $2700
Dual mass flywheel failure 
Audi TT in California, United States
- Aug 2009
Jan 2007

60000 mi

US $20
Brake light switch 
Aug 2009

90000 mi

US $90
Coolant temperature sensor 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi TT in California, United States
Mar 2010 - May 2014
Dec 2010

95000 mi
O2 sensor & new DV. Engine light came on. Noticeable power lost in gear 1, 2, 3. Also less MPG (mostly freeway). Problem solved. 
Apr 2011

99000 mi

US $650
Inner CV boot torn, replaced. Oil neck or cap leaking, valve cover gasket leaking. Have the shop replace all of them. 
May 2011

100000 mi
O2 sensor 
Jan 2012

95000 mi
Oil cooler cracked. Suspicious because two days after oil changed. 
May 2014

129000 mi
Driver-side door latch sensor failed that cause the auto roll-down window while opening the door malfunction. 
Audi TT in Texas, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

118000 mi

US $1200
Interference Engine, timing belt broke, Pistons slapped valves. Valve train taken to machine shop and remachined with new valves. New head gasket and belts and seals. Dealership paid for labor since problem happened hours after purchased. 
Audi TT in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
May 2011

76400 mi

US $385
Brake light switch in firewall had to be replaced. 
Audi TT in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Dec 2013

72000 mi

US $300
Fuel pump died 
Jan 2014 Manual transmission became difficult to shift into first gear. After research, found out cable shift linkage can be adjusted easily. Took about an hour to adjust, works fine. 
Jul 2014

73300 mi

US $20
Convertible glass rear window seal came unglued. Had to reinstall with Gorilla glue, seems ok so far. 
Audi TT in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2015 - May 2018
May 2015

129100 mi

US $325
Torn CV boot. Replaced CV boot. Bolts broke during removal of the hub due to age and rust. All bolts replaced for hub. 
Oct 2017

137000 mi

US $1500
Rear springs broken. Rear springs were replaced 
Audi TT in Arizona, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

93000 mi

US $1000
replaced front axles  and lower control arms with ball joints. 
Audi TT in Tennessee, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2014
Jun 2014

81000 mi

US $1200
Shifter cables and 80000 service 
Aug 2014

82000 mi

US $696
Shocks, struts and rubber boots 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Audi TT in California, United States
Feb 2004 - Mar 2011
Jan 2004

10000 mi
Trunk light switch replaced. 
Mar 2010

50000 mi

US $2800
Alternator broke. Replaced alternator and battery.  Replaced front bushings. 
Dec 2010

54000 mi
sway bar broken  Battery intermittently drained. Could not start car some days, other days were fine. No relationship between the days not driven and this problem.  
Mar 2011

54000 mi
Got rid of car without fixing intermittent battery drain problem. 
Audi TT in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

36580 mi

C $250
Coolant Temp sensor P4036111921FA PCV Hose 06A103213AF 
Oct 2010

38440 mi

C $421
New battery and new Bi-xenon headlight 

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