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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%)

Chart based on 176 repairs.
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2008 Audi TT engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Audi TT

Engine not specified

36000 mi Fuel pump went. Took days to get replacement. Dealer broke other part replacing fuel pump but didn't inform me. Eventually got that fixed, then fuel filter needed to be changed. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

24800 mi replace DSG replace steering rack 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

33000 mi Purge valve for emissions system failed, causing Check Engine Light to appear. 
43000 mi DSG transmission control module needed to be replaced with newer design. 
48000 mi Whistling sound was resolved by TSB 2015505/9. Replaced crankcase valve and turbo pipe. 
69000 mi Needed new spark plug coil packs and wires. 
80000 mi

US $550
Intake manifold flap control unit failed. 
104000 mi

US $2090
High pressure fuel pump failure. Contaminated non-ethanol gas caused the high pressure fuel pump to fail prematurely. The cam follower, camshaft and regular fuel pump had to be replaced as well. 
81000 mi

US $899
Thermostat sticking. Thermostat and coolant temp sensor replaced 
33000 mi Low side fuel pressure sensor replaced Replaced intake camshaft 
34300 mi Gasket not replaced correctly. Leaking oil from valve cover.. 
43000 mi Stereo would power on/off and doors would unlock while driving. Replaced Ignition switch. 
49000 mi

US $85
Replaced thermostat 
62000 mi

US $336
Fault code P0299: Replaced 06H-145-710D Turbo Diverter Valve 
94000 mi

US $1656
Replace turbo diverter valve 
1085653 mi

US $1134
Replaced Timing Balt and Water Pump 
116000 mi

US $1000
Oil sensor and wiring replaced. 
51140 mi

$225
Fuel pressure regulator valve need replacement, As well as pending Steering Rack Replacement (FWD), steering rack left shaft loose. 
50000 mi Cracked valve cover. 
50500 mi

US $500
Replaced valve cover. 
53300 mi

US $550
Thermostat required replacement. Thermostat needed to be replaced. Check engine light was on, temperature gage was not reading accurately, heater was not getting very hot 
55400 mi Engine made whistling sound on shutdown. Air flow control replaced under recall even though car was past 50,000 miles. 
93000 mi

US $15
Engine temperature sensor stopped working. Replaced myself in 5 minutes. 
95000 mi

US $1300
Thermostat failed. $100 part and $890 in labor to replace it. Oil leak at cylinder gasket discovered at 95,000 mile service. 
42000 mi Bad Coil on 1 of the cylinders. 
33800 mi Engine consumed 1qt of oil less than 1000 miles driven. Audi added oil and told me to drive for 630 miles and bring it back for measurement. 
37000 mi Check engine light on with very rough idle. Dealer performed 17D9 update 8J. 24T3 update 8J. 24T4 update 8J. 
59000 mi

US $500
thermostat replacement 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

112840 mi

C $600
Hole in front exhaust section 
10200 mi Defective evaporator purge valve replaced. Charges would have been around $150. 
92380 mi

C $900
Secondary belt Rear rotors and breaks 
61380 mi Pinhole in the radiator 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

278 mi 1) Check Engine Light: Faulty purge regulator valve. 2) Fuel Repair: Line between leak detection pump and charcoal canister damaged. 
72000 mi

US $185
serpentine belt blew checked it and it was caused by worn tensioner replaced belt and tensioner 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

108000 mi

US $650
Replace high pressure fuel pump 
68000 mi

US $450
Engine was overheating 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

2000 mi gasoline odor, replaced fuel line clamp 
15000 mi Minor wire harness under hood replaced under warrantee. 
25000 mi Top motor sensors needed reprogramming, which was done and car successfully repaired. 
35200 mi Top motor required adjustment to within tolerances. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

53820 mi

C $6500
Serpentine belt tensioner seized, shredded belt, engine overheated, cylinder head damaged 
62000 mi

US $1400
belt tensioner and pulley failure caused engine overheat, and engine stalling 
91000 mi

US $100
Replaced bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor. Engine light was on. 
115000 mi

US $40
Replaced both idler pully’s 

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2008 Audi TT Engine Problems

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