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2009 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (3%)

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2009 Audi Q5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Audi Q5

Engine not specified

110980 mi

€500
LED Daylight light failed. 

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2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

16740 mi "Paddle" switch on steering wheel to change gear "tiptronic" was not always operating correctly. Switch replaced. 
56700 mi Central locking mechanism in drivers door failed and was replaced under extended warranty 

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2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

34720 mi

$400
Rear windscreen wiper motor broken (internals corroded) and replaced 

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2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

81800 mi

US $186
the left headlight bulb went out. 
115000 mi

US $50
replaced the right rear bulb in the rear bumper. the screen for the infotainment system was flickering after replacing the right rear bulb in the rear bumper. Dealer claimed coincidence but I suspect they caused a short. 
129000 mi

US $653
The infotainment screen was flickering. The radio had to be replaced. 
31000 mi Low oil light came on in error. Dealer replaced the latch under the hood, which had malfunctioned causing the light to stay on even after oil was topped off. Driver's door would not unlock with keyless entry. The key was working, not a battery problem. The car beeped and lights flashed in response to the button, but the door didn't unlock. The dealer ordered a part, but have not repaired yet. 
19000 mi Driver's door replacement part installed. Worked for a day, then stopped working again. 
31000 mi Driver's door would not unlock with keyless entry. 
58000 mi

US $110
Replaced the driver side bulb 
63000 mi

US $110
Replaced passenger headlight Temperature/Pressure switch went bad 
145000 mi

US $50
Replaced AC low pressure switch 
40000 mi Moldy smell. filter changed. 
17000 mi Lamp malfunction came on sporadically. Dealer could not replicate problem, and no error codes in system. Lamp malfunction warning light came on. Dealer was able to find problem this time. Rear hatch latch switch replaced. 
20000 mi LED daytime running lights were not working. Control units for headlights/DRL replaced. 
221340 mi

C $1200
pressure valve and A/C compressor were diagnosed as faulty. Don't forget to check the fuses guys, mine was blown too. 
19200 mi LED driving lights, driver side went out. Dealer replaced and also replaced the passenger side LED driving light. 
39500 mi

US $220
Gas pressure sensor had broken/failed preventing the compressor from engaging. Part was replaced. A/C returned to normal. Replaced a gas pressure sensor which was preventing the compressor from engaging. 
10000 mi center high mount brake light failure; technician opened it up and it began working again, but he ordered a replacement part to be installed a week later just to be sure. 
12000 mi Right daytime running light failed. There is a TSB+Recall out for this, dealer previously inspected and said my car did not have the defective parts. Obviously they were wrong. They also completed a software update to the MMI system. 
17000 mi Headlights turned off while driving at night, car showed EDC, BRAKE, check engine lights, but kept driving. Headlights turned on and lamps cleared after ~5 seconds. 
17000 mi "Battery Interruptor" had loose cable, causing an intermittent failure during engine start. 
28500 mi LED turn signal portion of right rear tail light defective 
23800 mi Right rear side marker bulb burned out 
9400 mi LED DRL out 
60300 mi

US $700
Lock actuator went bad 
12000 mi Passenger side LED driving lights went out. Dealer replaced passenger side LED driving lights. While they work, the LED driving lights on the right turn on/off before the LED driving lights on the left. 
14000 mi After initial repair of right-side LED lights and switch of R and L control modules, within a week, the left-side LED lights went out. Parts were ordered. 
7000 mi

US $780
Center rear brakelight out- caused by electrical problem. Repaired under warranty. Cracked windshield $780. 
25000 mi Electrical issue with daytime running lights 
13000 mi LED DLR failed. Dealer told me it was a mfg. problem and bulletin had been issued. 
23000 mi LED driving lights failed. Both sides have now been replaced by AUDI under warrenty. 
41000 mi Passenger DRL unit failed. Driver side had previously failed. Looks like a problem with the units. 
79000 mi

US $340
Xenon bulb replaced 
15000 mi Daytime running light (eyebrow LED) control module failed on right side. Modules replaced on both sides. Side assist failed. Replaced defective "Enable/Disable" switch at drivers door. 
109000 mi

US $375
Initially the right rear door lock/unlock was intermittent with handle touch & remote. Didn't take for repair, thought I might replace door unit myself. Later the Sat radio just disappeared from the MMI. Considered replacing the unit myself again but, after reading a bunch about others having a similar problem & the fact that it is located high & behind the glovebox as well as one person reported a software update on the MMI fixed his sat radio. So being in for final air recall I had the MMI software updated. That fixed both issues! 

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2009 Audi Q5 Electrical Problems

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