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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Grinding noise / ratcheting noise coming when doing a low speed turn into parking spaces. Dealer replaced the intermediate shaft in the steering. Unfortunately this did not fix the problem. Audi is doing nothing to fix the systemic issue.
49260 mi
C $50
Wheel bearing failed
45300 mi
Something wrong with steering subassembly... Repaired under warranty.
60140 mi
C $3000
Wheel bearing worn
65000 mi
US $1424
Replaced front wheel bearings
71000 mi
US $1200
Power steering pump stopped working, replaced
118687 mi
US $663
Left front wheel bearing replaced.
145861 mi
US $2853
Lefty front wheel bearing replaced for 2nd time (original bearing lasted 118,687 miles. First replacement failed after 27174 miles).
41000 mi
Wheel bearings started humming. Dealer replaced.
43800 mi
Both front wheel bearings made grinding sound, replaced by dealer under warranty;
93700 mi
Grinding sound coming from steering column and engine compartment when turning steering wheel; diagnosed as low power steering fluid; topped off; problem solved;
191000 mi
US $600
Replaced passenger side front wheel bearing
5000 mi
Steering wheel shuddered when turning slowly.
5000 mi
Low speed steering vibration when parking. Common to many newer Audis. "Flex" power steering hose replaced. Problem has not re surfaced.
Power steering was making noise. Power steering hose replaced by improved hose. Power steering was making noise. Power steering hose replaced by improved hose.
33480 mi
Had to disassemble / replace the control arm since shock ball joint was loose.
1000 mi
Steering wheel vibrates when parking & backing out of space (shakes entire car). Dealer in Tampa stated, "Normal for Quattro" "Know problem for Audi" . Not repaired. Problem continues.
12000 mi
Steering wheel shudder/vibration when parking or backing from parking space. Replaced power steering hose. Squeaking/rubbing noise from suspension. Lubricated but noise remains.