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Audi TT repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (5%)

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Audi TT body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

1691 mi Rattle in rear shelf / suspension 

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2010 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

38900 mi

US $800
Replaced windshield due to bad seal leaking massive amounts of water into car, not covered by warranty 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

47300 mi

US $700
Leaking Windshield Seal 
124000 mi

US $350
The windshield came loose (popped up)in the upper corner on the passenger side of car. Windshield had to be replaced. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

10000 mi Driver's window squeals going up or down. I was told it was fixed, but at pickup the window still squealed. Window squeal fixed after contacting Audi corporate for instructions. Squeaking window repair from previous trip to dealer resulted in a leaking window. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

23000 mi

US $75
convertible top would not operate; replaced motor with no luck then replaced sensors; took 3 trips 
22000 mi Convertible top mechanism failure. 
24000 mi Another Convertible top mechanism failure. Replace module. 
31000 mi Convertible top hydraulic pump needed replacement. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

60000 mi

US $775
Power top was stuck down. Dealer replaced a motor. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

1000 mi Plastic trim loose in front of driver seat - linking roof & windshield 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

101680 mi

C $500
Convertible top motor stopped working. Wire corrosion on main DC wires to motor. Wires replaced 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

31000 mi Steering wheel button's paint was bubbled up. 
16000 mi

US $40
Buzzing noise from hatchback...They tightened clips but noise still present (intermittent) 
39100 mi

US $50
Plastic component in glovebox door broke. Light no longer turns on and door flops down. Fell apart from normal use. Reported cost is an estimate, part is on order. 
53000 mi

US $250
Front windshield had to be pulled and resealed. Had high pitched squealing noise when driving >60 mph, bad seal (original glass) 
70000 mi

US $150
Windshield came loose. Had to be reglued. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

68000 mi Soft top failing again 
12000 mi

US $2000
The convertible roof. It was the 4th time I'd had an issue with it, each time was a different component. 
34100 mi seat belt spring 
12000 mi The convertible top got stuck about 1/3 of the way up when trying to close it. The "flap motors" were replaced. 
20000 mi Replaced binding flap motor. 
29000 mi The convertible top would not close. Check for updated part numbers and perform adaption. 
30000 mi Convertible top would not close. Part on order. 
49000 mi drivers window seal was replaced 
58000 mi

US $200
Convertible top flap motors had to be replaced 
93000 mi

US $660
Had to replace the convertible top flap motors. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

35000 mi replaced left convertible top flap motor 
47500 mi convertible top inop. adjusted the convertible top flaps on the l/s and r/s 
55700 mi replaced convertible left flap motor 
25000 mi Convertible top malfunction, again! Car going in for full diagnostics and repair 4/2/13. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

51760 mi

C $700
Convertible top flap motors 
16000 mi

US $33000
previous owner had top motor repaired under warranty 
37000 mi convertible top wouldn't rise or lower, dealer did a "re-adaptation" whatever that means, that took care of the problem. 
38700 mi top sensor on one side is not working, replaced sensor along with motors and locking mechanism 
65700 mi Convertible top failed again! Currently being diagnosed. Update: local mechanic couldn't fix it. 
69000 mi Convertible top failed for the third times, dealer replaced hydraulics for free. 
24000 mi

US $40
The electric motor that closes the front latch on the convertible top failed and was replaced. The service manager told me that a recall had been recently issued. I was able to manually close the convertible top until I got to the dealer. 
68900 mi

US $1100
convertible flap motors failed 
88000 mi

US $178
roof flap motors failed for the second time. The flap covers fit the area where the roof frame goes folds in to the retracted position. 
89700 mi Flap motors replaced top would not close. Mechtronic board replaced. Under warranty. 
29000 mi top stuck in down position. service bulletin on the problem 
35000 mi

US $85
roof stuck down for second time 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

86000 mi

US $900
Glove box was replaced; the entire exterior latch completely broke off and they couldn't just replace the latch - the glove box had to be replaced. Box could have been just forced open instead, but would have left a non-working eyesore. 
98000 mi

US $450
replace headliner Recondition headlights - cosmetic, but also very dim due to scratches, etc. 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

73300 mi

US $20
Convertible glass rear window seal came unglued. Had to reinstall with Gorilla glue, seems ok so far. 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

102480 mi Drivers side mirror glass loose, unable to adjust, mirror constantly shaking. Glass had become detached from inside unit, glass was re-attached with body shop glue specifically for this type of problem, mirror now functions normally and does not vibrate. 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

31000 mi

US $1103
convertible top sensor malfunctioning, which keeps the windows from closing all the way. 
33000 mi

US $432
Convertible top open/closed sensor broken. 
33000 mi

US $1350
Rear window on convertible top fell out. Began with small area of delamination from canvas and was totally unglued within 3 days. No way to readhere glass - had to buy new top. 
81000 mi

US $90
Convertible top window (upper portion) was separating from cloth. Repair shop "glued" window back to top. 
46200 mi

US $1400
Replaced convertible top after rear window fell out. No mechanical issues with convertible mechanisms. 
95300 mi

US $9
Purchased as a project car. Window separating from convertible top in several places, reattached with Loctite high-strength urethane glue. Painted flat black where it showed. Resoldered defroster wire that broke loose from window. 
105200 mi

US $30
Replaced toothed drive belt for the wind screen behind the roll bars. 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

78000 mi

US $1052
Convertible top leaked and ruined one of the control modules. 
35000 mi

US $1500
Convertable top needed to be replaced due to failure of the seal holding the rear window in place. Two different shops recommended that top needed to be replaced as window could not re-installed in old top. 

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2000 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

101000 mi

US $670
Over time, paint had separated from the body where the hatch meets the rear glass, causing rust on the hatch and rotting the window seal. Body shop removed glass, re-sprayed hatch, and re-installed glass with stronger seal. 

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2000 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

105980 mi Water leaking into drivers footwell, drains below windshield cleaned out. 
113040 mi

C $500
Drivers footwell 
113340 mi

C $300
Drains below windshield cleaned out again, door adjusted, water still leaking into driver's footwell 
115940 mi Water leak never fixed. 

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