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Audi Q5 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (5%)

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Audi Q5 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Audi Q5

Engine not specified

18000 mi Wheel bearing TSB 

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2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

47000 mi Our magnetorheological dampers are all leaking fluid and crashing on significant irregularities in road surfaces. They’re on back order from both Bosch (generic), and Audi (model specific). Update: no further leaking so never replaced. 
37200 mi front wheel bearings left and right 

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2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

5000 mi

US $30
Squeaking in steering column, dealer put out a notice to pull apart and grease; 
20200 mi Dealer replaced wheel bearings 

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2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Steering was creaky when cold. It was annoying but did not impact how the car drove. 

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2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

50000 mi

£100
replace shock absorber 

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2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31620 mi

C $200
Tires were wearing uneven, needed an alignment 
84000 mi

US $666
Replaced upper control arm bushings. ($666) 
102252 mi

US $719
Replaced rear trailing arm bushings. 

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2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

17360 mi steering wheel make skeaky sound when turning corners. 

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2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4000 mi Steering wheel started to exhibit "floaty" behavior and notchiness at speed. Had previously "clicked" during colder weather. Dealer diagnosed problem as components in the steering column needed to be aligned to new specs for 2014 models. 

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2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

110000 mi Control arm bushings worn out 

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2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

18600 mi Rear suspension noise. They apparently bonded back in place the sleeves that protect the upper part of the shock absorbers. They believe the very cold weather we had is responsible for the sleeve to get loose and for the noise. software update to correct notchy steering 
31620 mi Stiffness encountered when turning the steering wheel. 
48980 mi Red warning light after starting the engine and could not turn steering wheel. Occurred twice. Eventually did go away after several power on/off cycles. Dealer says whole steering has to be replaced (2500$). Very disappointing... Replace complete steering system. 

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2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

6700 mi Steering randomly has a notch feel at any speed. In addition, it has been difficult at time to keep the steering wheel dead center. 
19000 mi Electronic steering wheel software update. It was difficult to keep the car straight. 
47000 mi Notch like steering. 
22940 mi Vibration at 80 to 140 km/h Test drove and they said they didn't feel it. WOW, these guys are something. I can hold a glass of liquid on the dash and show you the vibration. 

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2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12400 mi 20,000 km service. Steering felt jerky or bumpy for the first few minutes in cold weather. Software update. Won't know if it was fixed until it gets cold again. Software update fixed problem. 
105000 mi

US $850
replace wheel bearing 

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2012 Audi Q5

Engine not specified

1300 mi There was a "plinking" sound in the driver side, front wheel well when I hit a moderate bump (train track/elevated manhole/brick road). The problem was corrected. 

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2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

52700 mi

C $200
loud noise, replaced wheel bearings 
67580 mi

C $2000
Both front wheel bearings 
3000 mi Steering pump replaced because it was making a loud squealing noise. Noise continues after replacement, Audi claims there is no fix to the issue. 
15580 mi Rear stabilizer bar bushing causing noise. Bushing replaced on warranty. 
8500 mi replaced bad drivers side wheel bearing 
3080 mi Squeak in suspension. Technical service bulletin fix applied. Rattle kit install on riverside b-pillar. 
57020 mi

C $100
Driverside front wheel started howling. Dealer diagnosed and replaced it under extended warrantee. 

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2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

44020 mi

C $1000
Replaced rear shock absorbers after one started leaking. 
78000 mi

US $250
Thumping from from of car, especially when driving slower. Sway bar replaced. 
15500 mi Noise when turning from rear of car. Sounded like clunking. Low speed. Shock bumper stop replaced. 
5000 mi Squeak from rear of car when turning- esp. low-speed, tight turns when car is cold. (Dealer claimed noise is in front and is normal per a TSB- universal joints touch, causing the squeak, and will go away once the car is no longer "new." 
48000 mi

US $2250
Lower control arms bushing leaking. 

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2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

170810 mi

€2900
All 4 suspension pistons had to be changed 

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2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

16000 mi Vibration at very low speeds when turning the wheel quickly on smooth surfaces felt through steering column. Power steering hose replaced. 
19000 mi Vibration on steering wheel when turn in low speed, broken steering hose replaced 

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2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

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). 
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 
155000 mi

C $600
Right front wheel bearing replaced 
5000 mi Low speed steering vibration when parking. Common to many newer Audis. "Flex" power steering hose replaced. Problem has not re surfaced. 
91760 mi

C $1200
Steering axle 
17000 mi steering pump hose need replacing 
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. 
8680 mi 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. 
45300 mi Something wrong with steering subassembly... Repaired under warranty. 
41000 mi Wheel bearings started humming. Dealer replaced. 
7682 mi Steering Shudder replaced hose  Steering Shudder replaced hose  
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 
54000 mi

US $83
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 
5000 mi Steering wheel shuddered when turning slowly. 

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2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

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

51000 mi the left lower control arm was squeaking and it had to be replaced. 
95000 mi

US $944
the front 2 wheel bearings needed to be replaced because of the noise. 
48200 mi

US $800
Car began squeaking when the body was stressed (cornering/steered). Dealer replaced tie rod ends. Squeaking stopped. 
59300 mi

US $600
Wheel bearing front right wheel 
68000 mi

US $650
Left front wheel bearings replaced 

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