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2008 Audi TT repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (5%)

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2008 Audi TT body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

70000 mi

US $150
Windshield came loose. Had to be reglued. 
60500 mi

US $50
Plastic component in glovebox door broke. Light no longer turns on and door flops down. Fell apart from normal use. Reported cost is an estimate, part is on order. 
53000 mi

US $250
Front windshield had to be pulled and resealed. Had high pitched squealing noise when driving >60 mph, bad seal (original glass) 
31000 mi Steering wheel button's paint was bubbled up. 
16000 mi

US $40
Buzzing noise from hatchback...They tightened clips but noise still present (intermittent) 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

12000 mi

US $2000
The convertible roof. It was the 4th time I'd had an issue with it, each time was a different component. 
68000 mi Soft top failing again 
34100 mi seat belt spring 
12000 mi The convertible top got stuck about 1/3 of the way up when trying to close it. The "flap motors" were replaced. 
20000 mi Replaced binding flap motor. 
29000 mi The convertible top would not close. Check for updated part numbers and perform adaption. 
30000 mi Convertible top would not close. Part on order. 
49000 mi drivers window seal was replaced 
58000 mi

US $200
Convertible top flap motors had to be replaced 
93000 mi

US $660
Had to replace the convertible top flap motors. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

35000 mi replaced left convertible top flap motor 
47500 mi convertible top inop. adjusted the convertible top flaps on the l/s and r/s 
55700 mi replaced convertible left flap motor 
25000 mi Convertible top malfunction, again! Car going in for full diagnostics and repair 4/2/13. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

89700 mi Flap motors replaced top would not close. Mechtronic board replaced. Under warranty. 
16000 mi

US $33000
previous owner had top motor repaired under warranty 
37000 mi convertible top wouldn't rise or lower, dealer did a "re-adaptation" whatever that means, that took care of the problem. 
38700 mi top sensor on one side is not working, replaced sensor along with motors and locking mechanism 
65700 mi Convertible top failed again! Currently being diagnosed. Update: local mechanic couldn't fix it. 
69000 mi Convertible top failed for the third times, dealer replaced hydraulics for free. 
51760 mi

C $700
Convertible top flap motors 
29000 mi top stuck in down position. service bulletin on the problem 
35000 mi

US $85
roof stuck down for second time 
24000 mi

US $40
The electric motor that closes the front latch on the convertible top failed and was replaced. The service manager told me that a recall had been recently issued. I was able to manually close the convertible top until I got to the dealer. 
68900 mi

US $1100
convertible flap motors failed 
88000 mi

US $178
roof flap motors failed for the second time. The flap covers fit the area where the roof frame goes folds in to the retracted position. 

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2008 Audi TT Body Problems

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