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2011 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Audi Q5 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (89%)

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2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

32700 mi After software update it's been clunking every time I first put it in drive or reverse. Dealer has been good and trying to figure it out. I'm confident they will as last firmware update fixed temporarily but then started again. 
88000 mi

US $1600
Drive shaft replaced 
5000 mi 3000 miles on odometer. Lost power to the wheels at 70mph on interstate. Transmission disengaged. Pulled over. Towed to dealer. 23 days to get parts. Bad axle and differential. Audi did not cover all of the rental replacement. 
13000 mi Transmission shifted abruptly at times, especially when slowing to a stop. 
11000 mi Noise being emitted by carrier bearings on driveshaft at 28-31 mph. Manufacturing defect that took several miles to appear. Propeller shaft replaced, issue resolved. Car still fully drivable while issue existed. 
1000 mi Squeaking noise when temp under 40 in left turns. TSB on CV boots. Dealer says usually resolves after break-in. 
103000 mi Car developed whine from transmission or transfer case, could not isolate. Was not a wheel bearing. Traded car in with no repair attempted. 

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2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

9180 mi Two occurrences of tranny dropping out of 3rd, but not engaging into 4th (as if in neutral). New software installed. No recurrence but shifting seems delays in low gears. 

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2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40000 mi Clicking/popping sound from rear of vehicle when driving. Dealer replaced electronic differential at no charge since vehicle brought in several times under warranty with this symptom. 

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2011 Audi Q5 Transmission Problems

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