2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2010

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (3%)

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel CVT 2WD

86490 mi

$80
CV Joint 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

101700 mi

£300
flange bearing left front side 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48360 mi Car had a driveline vibration on the highway. Audi replaced the propeller shaft. All is well again. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

13000 mi Clutch replaced due to bad throw-out bearing. 
38000 mi Leaking seals replaced in differential. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

36000 mi Software was updated to reduce harsh upshifting 
61000 mi

US $85
Mechatronic unit in transmission failed while driving. Many dashboard indicators illuminated, indicating not safe to drive. Car would not go in reverse. 
37280 mi

C $800
jerking and clunking in and out of first gear when trans hot- they performed a software up-date and trans service - waiting on software parts - no change in clunking downshifting to first 
39260 mi jerking and rough shifting from 2 to 1 gear. reprogrammed, not successful. it was difficult to reproduce the error as the tranny had to be hot to get the rough shifting. 
39680 mi jerking and clunking when shifting between 2 to 1. re-programed computer a second time - works great now. 
40860 mi

C $4461
replace rear axle assemblys due to seal failure - leaking oil since new 
73000 mi

US $2500
Reverse gear failed. Had to replace computer and recalibrate. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Transmission Problems

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