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2012 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (2%)

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2012 Audi Q5 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (95%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Audi Q5

Engine not specified

620 mi noise on the window 

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2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

10100 mi Discoloration on chrome trim 
18500 mi Replaced both front leather seat back skins due to defect in material that caused tears in leather at headrest grommets 
34100 mi Creaking sun roof 
35960 mi Creaky sunroof. Fixed by applying technical service bulletin. 
48860 mi Sunroof squeaking. 
4960 mi The panorama sunroof developed a rattle where front and rear panes meet. The technician cleaned and greased the mechanism, which has mostly taken care of the rattle. Still get some rattle on rough roads. 
29140 mi

C $250
Engine speed related buzzing noise coming from front passenger side. 
4100 mi Moonroof rattle 
6100 mi moonroof rattle 
32000 mi Annoying rattle developed in the panoramic roof. It took 2 visits to identify and resolve. TSB to apply felt and lubrication around the frame to solve. 
32500 mi Dealer replaced the pano roof system under warranty. Issue resolved much to my satisfaction. 
16000 mi Clip that held the sun visor broke off. $55 for that small cheap piece of plastic if it were to break out of warranty. Dealer replaced it free this time. 
8500 mi Rear tailgate trip piece came loose. 
11000 mi Trim piece loose, rattling in the rear. Fixed/realigned the trim clips. 
5000 mi Adjustment to cargo cover to stop frequent rattling. 
8000 mi Fixed rattle myself by wrapping tape around the rubber pegs that hold the cover in place. 
7000 mi Rattle in rear seatback repaired 
22000 mi Center armrest creaking - attempt to fix with felt, made armrest too heavy. Ordered new armrest. Vibration induced rattle on passenger seat - attempt to fix, but needs a new switch. Ordered new switch for passenger seat adjustments. 
36000 mi Panoramic sunroof squeaks. 
35000 mi Replaced the panoramic sunroof. 
22800 mi Replaced passenger side mirror. 

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2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

36400 mi Rear hatch making noise, sunroof track making noise, repaired broken sun visor clips 
20000 mi Sunroof rattle came back after 2nd lube fix, they ended up replacing sunroof frame under warranty 
28000 mi Exterior paint was peeling on front grille 
46300 mi Front grill insert has been replaced (3) times due to paint peeling. It will go back in two weeks for replacement #4 

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2012 Audi Q5 Body Problems

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