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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.