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Expensive Audi allroad repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (31%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (2%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 128 repairs.
Audi allroad repair cost distribution
$2500+ (34%)
$1000 - $2499 (66%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 86 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65720 mi C $600 |
fuel sensor was not providing the correct signal. engine fuel pressure sensor replaced engine breather crankcase failed. engine crankcase breather replaced |
| 70460 mi C $530 |
driver side rear shock leaking |
| 76360 mi C $714 |
replaced high pressure fuel pump due to fuel leak crankcase pressure regulating valve replaced climate control module software update |
| 86800 mi C $2000 |
Left front outer cv boot and axel shaft replace |
| 105400 mi C $1500 |
Right CV boot |
| 108500 mi C $2700 |
Front suspension control arm kit. Replace front upper and lower control arms and sway bar links ..wheel alignment |
| 46000 mi US $1430 |
replaced joint in steering column, Covered under warranty. Replaced pads and rotors all 4 wheels. |
2005 Audi allroad
Engine not specified
| 116000 mi US $2000 |
Needs new engine, again |
2005 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108500 mi C $3500 |
shitty air suspension system it's the solution to a problem that doesn't exist |
| 108500 mi C $400 |
Noisy wheel bearing |
| 49000 mi US $1727 |
Replaced brake light switch, secondary air pump, and interior reading light |
| 86300 mi US $1537 |
Main fan blade was starting to crack, known problem in allroads. Torn boot The secondary air injection system (part of emissions control for a cold engine) failed. |
| 98300 mi US $200 |
Chronically malfunctioning secondary air injection system since it was under warranty. Still not fixed and no longer spending money on it. |
| 104600 mi US $200 |
HVAC system. Plugged heater core. Core had to be backflushed to fix the issue instead of pulling the core out of the car. |
| 122000 mi US $385 |
Turbo intake boot torn resulting in high and low revs and no boost under hard acceleration. |
| 123100 mi US $1200 |
heater core was plugged and was providing no heat. Core needed replacement. Looking on line this isnt rare as others have had similiar issues. Probably due to mixing coolant types. |
| 133000 mi US $1000 |
Relay replaced that was causing the boost to dump prematurely. Hood strut replaced. |
| 138000 mi US $700 |
coolant sensor failure or intermittent. causing a hard start or no start condition. This was the first and lowest cost option to try and correct the problem. air suspension sensor stopped working causing the bags to overinflate then deflate. Air suspension replaced. Upper and lower control arms on the front and rear replaced. Transmission overheated and lost a gear. Full trans replacement needed to get the car running. |
| 192000 mi US $5002 |
All pads calipers and rotors |
2005 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 96720 mi $800 |
Front suspension bushes replaced |
| 101660 mi $4500 |
Fuel tank had a small leak - slight smell of fuel at the end of a trip. Required entire back end of drive train and suspension to be stripped fuel tank removed and new replacement fitted. Front rear swinging arm bushes needed replacement Seal at rear of transfer box leaking slightly - seal replaced. Only noticed because of the other repairs and removing the drive train. |
| 114080 mi $300 |
replaced front swinging arm main bushes and sway bars. |
| 94860 mi C $3200 |
Converted from air suspension to coil springs system of Arnott |
| 95000 mi US $2000 |
All power steering lines were leaking, causing air bubbles to get into the power steering system making the fluid frothy and the pump noisy. Damaged pump. Replaced all lines and power steering pump. Also replaced leaking transmission output shaft seal. |
2004 Audi allroad
Engine not specified
| 102000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced Front two airs prings, but right front still leaking. |
2004 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 110000 mi US $3000 |
air suspension failed on one corner . air susp control unit failed |
| 115000 mi US $149 |
fault lights on dash - traced to bad brake switch |
| 184000 mi US $2881 |
Could not change gear. Dual flywheel was discolored. Clutch looked like they got very hot. Second gear syncro. New flywheel and clutch were changed 2.5 years ago. No clue what happened. |
| 151000 mi US $1800 |
Both front airbags being replaced and all upper control arms Lots of oil leaks fixed And one fuel injector |
| 154000 mi US $550 |
Oil leaks, fuel leak, overheating (sticking thermostat) |
| 91000 mi US $2800 |
Steering rack failed. |
| 93300 mi US $500 |
Clutch, slave cylinder. Couldn't pass emissions. Previous owner coded out several things that caused it to fail. Simply had to add the O2 sensors back into the code. |
| 96000 mi US $480 |
Leaking right front air bag. replaced it. |
| 101000 mi US $457 |
Valve Cover Gasket |
| 155000 mi C $4500 |
Arnott susp air bags |
| 170500 mi C $970 |
plastic coolant hose broke and upper section of car had to be torn apart |
2004 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi US $704 |
Left front air spring was leaking and had to be replaced. Control module for Tiptronic transmission had to be replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $1800 |
Thermostat had to be replaced. While they were in there, they also changed the water pump and put in a new timing belt, both of which are part of the 70K service. They did this to save money in the long run. |
| 68000 mi US $600 |
Front outer CV boot replacement. |
| 107000 mi US $2300 |
CV Boots Front right airbag right rear window stopped working Aweful Rattle from front passanger dash during winter months only. Blower fan possibly Arm rest hinges broken, cover is unattached. |
| 55000 mi US $1600 |
Cam belt tensioner leaking oil. Two different ways to repair. Audi only does the "full job" @ 13 hours. Made sure to have them change out water pump, and timing belt at time of repair to save $ later. |
| 40098 mi US $412 |
Both front suspension leaking. Repl. both front air springs. Coolant leak. Replaced water pump. Dead battery, Replaced same |
| 50256 mi US $210 |
ABS/ESP/Susp. light on- Repl. brake light switch Loud noise from engine. Repl. secondary air pump. Repl L/front outer C boot Transmission hard shifting- Replaced entire transmission. |
| 50412 mi US $123 |
Trunk won't open. Replaced lock assembly. |
| 65000 mi US $364 |
During routine Maintenance, tech found passenger oil return line from turbo leaking. Replaced oil line. tech found left lower control arm separated. Replaced left lower control arm. |
| 73000 mi US $1878 |
Old oil leak coming from the the intermediate oil pan where there is a cooling tube that connects to the engine block. Because old leak, extended warranty company initially balked, then paid $600. Blown CV boot on the driver's side. One motor mount leaking. |
| 58098 mi US $326 |
P/S pump hose leaking. Replaced hose. |
| 76600 mi US $241 |
Replaced rt side lower arms and stabilizer links. Worn |
| 85000 mi US $643 |
right outer cv boot ripped. rnr outer and inner r/s boot. |
| 87000 mi US $306 |
Replaced leaky left front air bag |
| 87000 mi US $394 |
Replaced left side axle for a rupture inner boot. |
| 32000 mi US $1500 |
replace torque converter |
| 41000 mi US $7000 |
Replace Transmission |
| 122440 mi C $500 |
Fuel pump failed. |
| 122140 mi C $9000 |
Reverse gear failed. Transmission rebuild required. Extremely expensive and unavoidable. |
| 124000 mi C $200 |
Replaced all four air springs and shocks with Arnott/Bilstein combo in 2012. Bilsteins began to clunk quite badly. Arnott is aware of issue and replaced Bilsteins with new improved version immediately and with no questions asked. Very happy |
| 125400 mi C $250 |
Cabin heat began to fail. Back-flushed heater core, $200. Steering rack bolts loosened off against firewall. Replaced bolts and re-torqued, $50. Massive difference to handling. |
| 125240 mi C $570 |
Front air springs failed. |
| 125240 mi C $2500 |
Many oil seals leaking, turbo plumbing failed, cooling fan noisy, timing belt and water pump replaced |
| 125840 mi C $800 |
Replaced all control arms and bushings front and rear |
| 82000 mi US $4000 |
Brake lines cracked, transmission output seal repaired, vacuum lines repaired, fuel system cleaned |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
Boost leak. Replaced diverter valves, N75 valve, Throttle body boot |
| 93300 mi US $150 |
Replaced ignition coils. |
| 78000 mi US $240 |
replace brake light switch |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
hazard light switch |
| 99000 mi US $800 |
replace front air bags |
| 108000 mi US $3000 |
replace air compressor, replace all control arms |
| 121000 mi US $1700 |
replace rotors, pads and calipers |
| 51000 mi US $800 |
replace rear struts |
| 59000 mi US $1220 |
replace front air springs and struts |
| 94800 mi US $225 |
air springs. Arnott warranty front springs leaked and were replaced. Labor only. |
| 97000 mi US $700 |
Air compressor for air springs was replaced |
| 104000 mi US $540 |
Rear air springs (under lifetime warranty by Arnott) |
| 111000 mi US $600 |
Install Raxle front axles. |
| 181040 mi C $2000 |
Changed air shocks and compressor |
| 96000 mi US $134 |
Took the car in for maintenance and they discovered 3 control arms damaged. There was a chance of failure. This has probably been a problem for a long time, but they've never noticed even when I complained about bad alignment. Picked up car from shop. Next day "check engine" light came on and car began to run cvery rough. Brought car back in, diagnosed failed ignition coil. Repaired |
| 106000 mi US $394 |
Cabin fan motor died. |
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
Rear airbag went. Replaced with Arnott Gen II |
| 51000 mi US $1000 |
LH front airspring leaked and needed replacement. |
| 72000 mi US $350 |
RH front airspring leaked air and needed replacement. |
| 72500 mi US $300 |
replace transmission rear outputshaft seal |
| 84300 mi US $500 |
front right airspring needed replacement front right CV joint and boots needed replacement |
2004 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 124000 mi US $6100 |
Performed timing chain service which required full engine + transmission pull. |
| 129000 mi US $2520 |
Oil leak had developed near the front oil pan. |
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
Front passenger air bag had developed a leak. Replaced both. |
| 137000 mi US $350 |
Both front CV boot had cracks and/or tears and needed replacing. |
| 140000 mi US $9000 |
Replaced both cam actuators, solenoid adjusters, manifold and A/C compressor |
| 96000 mi US $4500 |
Required new cam tensioners, timing chain, cam adjusters, seals, plugs. No mention of this maintenance in scheduled Audi Maintenance guide. Diagnosis took over 3 months by dealership/factory tech rep. No cost assistance provided by Audi. |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Coil Packs, Spark Plugs, ECM unit, |
| 90000 mi US $13000 |
engine block was leaking coolant. after taking apart the engine we found a very thin engine cast wall which allowed a rubber seal for the internal coolant channel to be squeezed out between the lower and upper part of the engine block. |
| 90000 mi US $7000 |
Replacement of faulty cam shift timing device for cylinder bank 1 |
| 96000 mi US $1000 |
Valve covers continued to leak oil despite 2 new gaskets over past repairs. One valve gasket needed to be beat blasted and machined to get to smooth fit for gasket. |
| 129700 mi US $3500 |
Oil leak - valve covers System leak at rear of engine Original upper/lower control arms worn out CV Joint and boot |
| 131000 mi US $7000 |
Plastic timing chain rail broke. |
| 135300 mi US $420 |
Oil sensor failed. Also minor service |
| 144000 mi US $4000 |
upper and lower control arms, tie rods, rear adjusters were rusted shut so rebuilt. |
2003 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 96000 mi US $387 |
Evaporative recovery control valve failure caused CEL. |
| 99800 mi US $3947 |
Replaced clutch and slave cylinder. Fixed all 4 CV joint boots and both exhaust flex fittings while clutch was being replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $1665 |
Brakes, rotors, pads, brake lines, parking brake, 1 new caliper, cut and re-flare 1 brake line. |
| 128000 mi US $1237 |
Replaced oil cooler though only the gasket had failed. |
| 128623 mi US $1147 |
Clutch Master Cylinder |
| 134000 mi US $650 |
Cracked windshield and dashboard cover peeling up. |
2003 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57025 mi US $480 |
The cable on the automatic window failed and was replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $300 |
Front wheel and air suspension Issues with passenger side front wheel and air suspension compressor. |
| 166000 mi US $200 |
Air suspension compressor failure |
| 166000 mi US $1500 |
The air suspension failed and had to be replaced with spring suspension. |
| 166000 mi US $300 |
The engine light lit, 1 shop evaluated. He couldn't repair, when retrieved brake lites on.2nd shop said computer needs replacement by dealer. No dealer in 1,000 mi. Replaced battery, engine lite went off but brake lights still on(ABS&brake. |
| 106020 mi C $170 |
air suspension bag in front left was leaking (past 6 months) replaced air suspension bag |
| 106740 mi C $2300 |
replaced front axle drive right side, replaced fan schroud replaced radiator. left upper front tie -rod replaced front left |
| 107880 mi C $600 |
replace air suspension bags in the back(rear) |
| 147000 mi US $2500 |
The flex pipes on the catalytic converters continually fail. I bought a new set of catalysts with new flex pipes |
| 179000 mi US $2000 |
I needed to replace the exhaust system from the catalysts back. The muffler on the driver's neck broke causing it to sit sideways. It would have eventually fallen off. The stock muffler system was too expensive so I had a Magnaflow full stainless steel system installed |
2002 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 106000 mi US $2450 |
Replaced failed air suspension |
| 106300 mi US $1847 |
Replace failed clutch. Throw-out bearing self destructed. |
| 107749 mi US $3595 |
Replace 6 speed manual gearbox with rebuilt unit. |
| 110011 mi US $392 |
Replace left front drive axle. |
| 110641 mi US $975 |
Replace failed auxiliary water pump relocating it to the front of the engine. |
| 121000 mi US $189 |
Replace the cam lock pin seal. |
| 122000 mi US $1687 |
Complete control arm replacement; uppers, lowers and tie-rod ends. |
| 122700 mi US $1689 |
Replace EGT sensors aand Gas cap. |
| 153000 mi US $1480 |
Oil leak. Replaced valve cover gaskets and tensioner gaskets and replaced crank case system. Vac line. Tensioner gasket kit. Breather hose. Cooler connector hose. After all of this still leaking. Upper control arms loose Output shaft seal leaking Turbo noisy Check engine light: -Exhaust gas temp sensor -Oxygen sensor -Mass air flow sensor |
| 202000 mi US $1000 |
O2 sensor. Front axles, control arms, snows mounted / balanced, car inspected (passed). |
| 101000 mi US $550 |
2 motor mounts |
| 101500 mi US $1100 |
whole front end suspension refresh, upper lower control arms, tie-rod ends, sway bar endlinks (12 pieces) |
| 104000 mi US $250 |
broken vacuum hose broken check valve |
2002 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 170000 mi US $1200 |
oil leak likely due to shop not replacing necessary cam seals during timing belt replacement aux. air pump hose replaced |
| 173700 mi US $1000 |
replace O2 sensors |
| 179000 mi US $880 |
Leak in bank 1 secondary air injection, combi-valve Air bag for suspension on front passenger side leaking |
| 187000 mi US $549 |
MIL kept tripping w/secondary air pump code - second visit revealed 3-way boost valve failure that was replaced |
| 189000 mi US $900 |
Replace leaking driver side air shock w/aftermarket replacement Torn CV joint replaced and shaft rebuilt |
| 189000 mi US $494 |
driver side suspension level sensor activated - sensor required replacement and cleaning of sensor contacts all around |
| 189538 mi US $517 |
main fan blade disintegrated and also cut wiring harness in engine compartment - fan replaced and wiring harness repaired in place |
| 189923 mi US $267 |
Heater failing to provide much heat - system flushed |
| 117000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced Radiator |
| 117900 mi US $1500 |
Front Air Springs |
| 119900 mi US $1500 |
MAF Sensor and Timing Belts |
| 120600 mi US $1500 |
Rear air shocks |
| 122000 mi US $850 |
Replaced Brakes Front and front ride level sensor |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
Battery Cable Failure |
| 69978 mi US $241 |
Replace outer CV Boot. Replace brake fluid. |
| 75233 mi US $178 |
Replace LF outer CV boot. |
| 82981 mi US $1285 |
Replace throttle module. Replace battery. |
| 83740 mi US $651 |
Replace ECU |
| 86133 mi US $1126 |
Replace front air struts |
| 118000 mi US $1250 |
Brake pads and cylinders were replaced |
| 146000 mi US $650 |
Air bag for suspension was leaking - replaced with Arnott kit for both fronts with Arnott shocks. |
| 170000 mi US $870 |
Fuel pump & filter replacement after no-start. |
| 172000 mi US $1300 |
All kinds of sensors replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $375 |
Replaced leaking air bag. Again. |
| 158000 mi US $2000 |
front air bag needed to be replaced |
| 130000 mi US $2200 |
thermostat stock open 3 bad wheel bearings |
| 141700 mi US $250 |
CV boot replacement |
| 65000 mi US $1400 |
replace valve cover gasket (1) |
| 70000 mi US $1000 |
valve cover gasket again (2) |
| 94000 mi US $600 |
water pump, timing belt replaced rear air bags |
| 100000 mi US $1300 |
catalytic coverter, ignition module |
| 74500 mi US $125 |
Auxiliary water pump is leaking and viscous clutch non operative. also viscous fan blades cracking, imminent failure |
| 89000 mi US $980 |
Water pump plug leaking. And coolant temp sensor leaking as well. Both replaced with timing belt and fan blades/clutch |
| 83500 mi US $300 |
Fuel cutting out over 2800 RPM causing misfire and loss of power. Fuel filter and pump replaced along with new electrical connections |
| 95700 mi US $1100 |
Fuel leak and loss of power/multiple misfire over 4000rpm. Timing is off on one bank |
| 98000 mi US $3400 |
Car slipping at highway speeds, and 'hunting' for gears between 2800-3200. Torque converter replaced with fluids and filter. |
| 105000 mi US $774 |
Driver side front airbag developed a leak in cold weather larger than fresh compressor could overcome. Bag is only a year and a half old, warranty not valid. |
| 107000 mi US $2300 |
Center driveshaft support bearing causing intermittent vibration. expensive replacement. Cats below efficiency both banks, replaced with performance cats/downpipe with new 02 sensors |
2001 Audi allroad
Engine not specified
| 95000 mi US $300 |
Tie rod ends were very worn on the front end. Parts were replaced in 2011 actually, not 2012. white plastic anti freeze reservoir was leaking. Needed replacement. Part alone cost 185.00 |
2001 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 167800 mi US $1300 |
Replaced both front air springs, because right front was leaking. |
| 148200 mi US $500 |
Problem with air compressor on air suspension |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
Further debug of air suspension problem |
| 164000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced clutch due to wear, but problems with replacement. |
2001 Audi allroad 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 136000 mi US $350 |
Replaced valve cover gaskets, cam seals, half moons, and spider hose. |
| 136000 mi US $560 |
Faulty EGT sensors, faulty secondary air injection pump. |
| 137000 mi US $1500 |
Tie rod ends upper and lower control arms, 4 new shocks and springs. |
| 100440 mi C $1000 |
All front control arms replaced. |
| 102540 mi C $1200 |
front disc,pad + caliper |
| 105260 mi C $4000 |
transmission + toque converter |
| 105200 mi US $2275 |
replaced air suspension with a conventional suspension, 1900. replaced LCD display in instrument cluster, 375. |
| 107600 mi US $194 |
I replaced magnets for the triptonic transmission in the shift lever box |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
replaced igniter and ignition coil |
| 114300 mi US $650 |
replaced cracked coolant expansion tank replacedd valve cover gaskets replaced cracked front brake hoses |
| 117980 mi C $546 |
Cam position fault Windshield washer motor failure |
| 122840 mi C $1104 |
Car developed a vibration. Shop was unable to determine the cause for sure, but believed it was the cardon shaft support bearing. |
| 122140 mi C $253 |
Diagnosis driveline vibration |
| 126480 mi C $2200 |
Oil leak from valve covers |
| 72000 mi US $1500 |
right catalytic converter replaced. Right front axle and boot replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $1730 |
Engine mounts, cam seals and plugs Replace front air springs and compressor replaced dash cup holder |
| 76000 mi US $250 |
Replaced radiator Fan, AC flush and recharge. Front control arms replaced |
| 77000 mi US $300 |
Brake lines cracked, replaced at all 4 wheels. Brake fluid replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced rear air shock absorbers, one of which was leaking. CEL for catalytic converter. Mechanic believes it to be sensor placement design flaw, and fixed it be relocating the sensors. |
| 169000 mi US $2300 |
Catalytic converter was below percentage allowable by California Smog rules. |
| 171000 mi US $500 |
Catalytic Converter needed replacement. |
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