2009 Audi Q5 Audi Q5 2009

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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%)

Chart based on 94 repairs.
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2009 Audi Q5 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

54560 mi

R 21000
Problem with engine and transmission not bolted properly to chassis 

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2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

13020 mi reflash to improve response of transmission. 

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2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

82460 mi

$230
Replacement of differential pressure sensor 

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2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

36800 mi the FSI engine has that problem of carbon build-up over time, so every now and while the injectors need to be cleaned or replaced depending on what audi tech. department sees. 
59000 mi CEL came on and when scanned got a code P0638 ( Throttle Actuator Control Range). The mechanic told me that it's some kind of carbon that's building on throttle body. May need some cleaning but it runs fine. 
100000 mi

US $355
carbon build-up cleaning was performed under the warranty issued by Audi for that problem ( till 100,000 miles). However, the fuel injectors did need cleaning and that's what I had to pay for. 
217700 mi

C $284
Water pump leak 
235600 mi

C $100
Replaced spark plugs due to carbon build up. 
248000 mi

C $200
Replace 6 fuel injectors and clean carbon buildup in intake. New amplifier installed. Oil change and filters 
340 mi Cheap Premium gas caused random misfires and check engine light. Will only put in Mobil or Sunoco 
81000 mi

US $1800
Engine bracket repair. 
38000 mi Check engine light was intermittent. Finally came on and stayed on. Took three trips to dealer to determine problem. Dealer replaced cam shaft position sensor. 
51000 mi Air injection 
58000 mi Recall. Check fuel pump flange for leakage. 
18000 mi We had begun to receive “cam positioner” yellow check engine lights intermittently. We always serviced the car at the local Audi dealer, Charleston, SC, who replaced the cam position sensor once and then we traded. 
17000 mi When "start" button pushed, car cranked once and died completely (symptoms of no battery connected). After 10 minutes, car turned itself back on, struggled and started. MMI clock reset to 12AM. Dealer installed "data bus" update. Same again a week later. 
5000 mi The car shuddered and the engine knocked 
23000 mi Water Pump failed draining coolant from vehicle. 
14000 mi Water pump replaced 
15000 mi Water pump housing cracked resulting in total coolant leak. Car towed to dealership and part replaced under warranty. 
51000 mi Secondary air system malfunction 
15000 mi Water pump failed 
82000 mi

US $300
Cam sensor 
43700 mi Replace throttle body under warrenty. 

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2009 Audi Q5 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

95180 mi

$1000
Damaged injectors and sensors dur to span 
99820 mi

$1200
Loose joints at belt tension system, many parts replaced 

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2009 Audi Q5 Engine Problems

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