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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 582 repairs.
Audi TT electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 134 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
| 2784 mi | Adaptive Headlight Malfunction MMI Data connection issues MMI traffic data problems |
| 3870 mi | MMI traffic data issue, 3rd trip for same issue |
2016 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 33480 mi C $750 |
Punctured AC condenser |
2015 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 230hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1384 mi | Software TSB to fix radio station not set to last station after shut down |
2014 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 56420 mi C $500 |
Grounding plug for driver rear light shorted due to moisture/condensation. Had to replace/rebuild light assembly. |
2012 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 360hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 80000 mi US $1200 |
Replace two pressure switches and reload R134A. Unsure of final fix, next shop trip is 1August. |
2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 16000 mi | Bluetooth radio failed and was replaced. |
2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 41000 mi | No audio sound - amplifier not working and got replaced |
| 67000 mi US $1000 |
Driver side automatic window stuck open. Replaced the window motor and regulator. |
| 29000 mi | Radio going on and off, door locks constantly relocking. TSB identified and Ignition switch replaced |
| 91000 mi | DSG paddles on steering wheel stick and didn't work, had to be replaced. |
| 164200 mi US $250 |
Wire for window power broke in harness boot cover between door jamb and door A rock put a hole in the A/C condenser, condenser was replaced, A/C system recharged. |
2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 48000 mi US $450 |
Damaged self leveling sensor |
| 435 mi | DGS, the blinking light dash of death. It happen to me today, Now I have to make the call. |
2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 31000 mi | Amplifier died. There was no sound from the head unit. |
| 41000 mi | Door failed to operate. As issue is intermittent, diagnosis was not possible. Mechanic said to bring it in any time when it surfaces again. |
| 44000 mi US $200 |
Rear tail light ground pin shorted on both rear lights. |
2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 44000 mi US $100 |
Added ground to rear tail light assembly, known to fail and give light out message on dashboard due to factory ground is not sufficient. |
| 36000 mi | Left rear tail light bulb holder was replaced under warranty. It was causing an intermittant replace bulb warning light due to excessive resistance within the bulb holder. |
2009 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 99200 mi C $1800 |
Wiring harness that connects the license plate lights and trunk release had three areas of damage (short and or open) from the trunk lid to the driver's side door. At the boot that exits the trunk lid, under the driver's seat and in the driver's door. |
2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 31000 mi | Bluetooth not working correctly but working. |
| 45000 mi US $650 |
Horn doesn't work and all the steering column control button inop. steering wheel column wire reel replaced. |
| 43800 mi US $500 |
Wire harness in the steering column changed. Nothing was working on the steering column control, even horn. |
| 64260 mi | AC Compressor AC Compressor repaired. |
| 66340 mi | AC Radiator Fan |
| 81840 mi $80 |
new AC Fan. |
| 19700 mi US $1200 |
A/C compressor replaced A/C compressor replaced |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
Power window lift, passenger side. |
| 123000 mi US $1340 |
Replace a/c compressor that was growling. |
| 124000 mi US $135 |
Rear fender mounted brake light bar replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $5 |
Turn signal indicator bulb replacement. There were body panels to remove to get to the light pod. Time 1 hour. |
| 48000 mi | rear light was intermittent dealer replaced wire harness and connectors |
| 67000 mi US $80 |
Alarm siren failed |
| 16000 mi US $40 |
Automatic temperature control seems to want temp 10 degrees lower than setting (I confirmed with laser thermometer. Outside temp at 60, set to 72, will blast A/C. outside temp at 40, set to 72, only heats to about 60. just needs calibration i think) |
| 12575 mi | Airbag Computer/Module Replaced |
| 37100 mi | Corrosion found in right tail light connector. Cleaned connector and applied stabilant 22A to connector. Replaced two tail light bulbs. |
| 54000 mi | tire pressure monitoring system error message on console. 30 minutes later, at the dealer, message dissappeared. Could not replicate error. |
| 62000 mi US $540 |
Bulb out warning on dash. Replaced 8J0-945-258 Bulb Holder, 1J0-973-733 Housing, 000-979-133-e Wire Set |
| 94000 mi US $1656 |
Replace starter Replace battery |
| 67500 mi US $1300 |
Passenger window motor replaced |
| 52700 mi | Observed taillamp warning messages caused by faulty taillamp cluster bulbholder. Replaced bulbholder assembly and wiring. |
| 52000 mi US $79 |
Left headlight went out; replaced by dealer while I waited. |
2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 57660 mi C $400 |
replaced HVAC blower motor |
| 59520 mi C $20 |
These cars have a common fault with inadequate grounding of the tail lights - I did the addition of a ground wire to eliminate a tail light failure on the instrument cluster |
| 104820 mi C $150 |
Repaired electrical problem with taillight (corroded wires/short circuit) - new taillight carrier required. |
| 9800 mi | Bought used so I had some audio things to take care of. The Bose amp was replaced and the ipod interface was replaced. Free under warranty. Parts would have totaled $1200. |
| 27000 mi | Left rear tail light connector was arcing. Left rear tail light connector was arcing. |
2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 16000 mi | passenger side door not opening to remote control or driver side switch. Was locking correctly though |
| 24000 mi | faulty rear Right light indicator. The light worked but indicator kept lightng. apparently noted on a TSB but only after I brought it to the dealer's attention. Dealer took almost a week to replace the broken part. sorted but not impressed |
| 40500 mi US $900 |
Compressor clutch, full compressor replacement |
| 57000 mi US $85 |
satellite radio stopped working, had to order a new antenna and radio head unit |
| 59000 mi US $85 |
new head unit and antenna installed |
| 68000 mi US $85 |
bluetooth was draining the battery |
| 82000 mi US $85 |
driver's side window doesn't go up or down |
| 75700 mi | Passenger window didn't work |
| 94800 mi US $85 |
Right backlight was flashing only occasionally but since my warranty will expire soon. Need it working perfect condition |
| 23100 mi US $10 |
Right side DRL bulb burned out. |
| 33000 mi US $549 |
Electric door latch intermittenly failing, occasionally failing to lock. Replaced driver side door lock actuator |
| 36300 mi US $912 |
Driver's side Window Regulation 8J0-837-461-E replaced |
2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 53000 mi | Electrical Problem |
| 86000 mi US $250 |
Brake light housing |
| 12000 mi US $2000 |
Bluetooth not working. Thought it was because I got a new phone, but they said there was an internal short and the entire module had to be replaced. |
| 2000 mi | convertible top malfunction. converitble top motors were replaced. |
| 49000 mi | spoiler button was replaced |
| 55800 mi US $450 |
Ipod dock shorted out and needs to be replaced. |
| 65500 mi US $200 |
sensor for turn signal and rear light |
| 74300 mi US $400 |
Replaced passenger side front door speaker |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Replace all 4 tire pressure monitoring sensors |
2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 35000 mi | radio amplifier replace but did not correct the problem, dealer ordered a new antenna installed sop. replaced antenna wire from antenna to module |
| 47900 mi | replaced left & right tail light bulb holders |
| 84000 mi US $65 |
left front head lamp went out |
| 2000 mi | Faulty convertible top stuck open. Replaced right side top flap motor. |
| 3000 mi | Again convertible top stuck open. Replaced faulty lock switch, top latch and lock motor assembly. |
| 4000 mi | Again convertible top not operating properly. DTC for switch F295 found, Per TACS 442611 updated flap motors with new unites and adapted per TSB 2018777/4. Also, per TACS found top lock microswitch too sensitive and replaced lock assembly. Repair 2 days a Again convertible top not operating properly. DTC for switch F295 found, Per TACS 442611 updated flap motors with new unites and adapted per TSB 2018777/4. Also, per TACS found top lock microswitch too sensitive and replaced lock assembly. |
| 12000 mi | Replace faulty iPod adapter. |
2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 100400 mi US $300 |
Tensioner broken along with the serpentine belt. |
| 31000 mi | interior lights on passenger door failed |
| 36000 mi | Some of the lights in the speedomenter/odometer cluster went out. Could not see the numbers of speedometer unless it was night time. |
| 27000 mi | The passenger side tail light assembly has to be replaced due to a malfunctioning circuit board. |
| 46000 mi US $300 |
Driver side speaker was not working so I scheduled a repair. During the repair the shop updated the transmission software. |
| 73100 mi US $800 |
Paddle shifter assembly was not functioning properly and was replaced |
| 39000 mi | Convertible top failed to open/close again. Had a dealer master mechanic checked it out. Determined the top malfunction is due to top sensor on one side is not getting enough current to function. Sensors,latch motors replaced, works fine |
2004 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 96000 mi US $2000 |
don't remember. |
2002 Audi TT
Engine not specified
| 130000 mi US $1360 |
Gas cap and trunk button wouldnt work |
2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
Locks / hatch not functioning with key fob |
| 67500 mi US $100 |
door lock changed due to window not dropping when opened. |
| 93000 mi US $1819 |
Dome light assembly, wire broken in headliner Passenger window doesn't crack when door opened and then close after door is shut. |
| 94000 mi US $1082 |
Burnt fuse block - fuse block replaced. Car was overheating intermittently at idle (for longer periods); A/C was not cooling. |
| 98000 mi US $1012 |
Replace AC compressor |
| 78000 mi US $225 |
Turn signal switch had to be replaced |
| 98000 mi US $800 |
Fuse panel on top of battery failing, had to be replaced. |
| 108300 mi US $1900 |
Charging to only 9 volts, sluggish starting |
2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $160 |
Alternator went bad. R2 with new one |
2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 129000 mi | Driver-side door latch sensor failed that cause the auto roll-down window while opening the door malfunction. |
| 76400 mi US $385 |
Brake light switch in firewall had to be replaced. |
2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 10000 mi | Trunk light switch replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $2800 |
Alternator broke. Replaced alternator and battery. |
| 54000 mi | Battery intermittently drained. Could not start car some days, other days were fine. No relationship between the days not driven and this problem. |
| 54000 mi | Got rid of car without fixing intermittent battery drain problem. |
| 38440 mi C $421 |
New battery and new Bi-xenon headlight |
2001 Audi TT
Engine not specified
| 80000 mi | constant drain on battery, not yet identified. battery dies in 3+days w/o use |
| 82000 mi US $900 |
alternator failure, no warning lights - car just stopped dead on the road. |
2001 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 137000 mi | Replace license plate light sockets, replace right running light socket. |
| 165000 mi US $2000 |
Replace alternator. |
| 108000 mi US $330 |
charged AC, worked for a day. then took it back and had to replace compressor and fan. Then had all sorts of other problems pop up... Fuse block and harness replaced, with alternator Driver side window motor replaced at cost to owner of $330 |
| 125500 mi US $100 |
4th time in 4 years trying to get AC fixed. $2000 so far. Dealership replaced a switch and covered the labor. |
| 117000 mi US $194 |
I removed the gauge cluster myself and shipped it out to be repaired, then reinstalled it myself. |
| 97340 mi | Stock radio head unit not functioning. Replaced with new non-oem unit. |
| 78000 mi US $571 |
Replaced window regulator and motor for the passenger. |
| 101000 mi US $205 |
Battery replaced with new Optima Red Top 35. Perfect fit. |
2001 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 90000 mi US $800 |
Fix back-up light -- needed sensor replacement Fix back-up light -- needed sensor replacement |
| 59520 mi C $130 |
The alternator cable overheated due to loose connection, overheating the junction and damaging main fuse panel in battery compartment. Dealer estimated $2000 saying harness had melted. I refused repair. I replaced the fuse panel with a new part and a new crimp connector was installed on the alternator cable. |
| 63120 mi | Turning signal stalk faulty, ordered new part online and replaced part. |
| 65920 mi C $80 |
Battery passed CCA test (Cold Cranking Amps) and was able to start the car when adequately charged, but had very poor storage. Replaced the battery. |
| 89000 mi US $550 |
Replaced alternator. |
| 99300 mi US $1600 |
Replaced compressor, expansion valve & evaporator. |
| 74300 mi US $250 |
Instrument panel failed. I was able to remove it and send it to a repair shop who soldered some connections |
2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 83200 mi US $127 |
Had a full inspection, replaced a fog light, Needs new timing belt etc... |
| 80000 mi US $450 |
Air conditioning problems. Replaced auxiliary fan assembly. |
| 88800 mi US $300 |
Alternator replacement. |
| 76000 mi US $200 |
Alternator died |
| 53500 mi US $250 |
Turn signal stalk shorting out |
| 59000 mi US $90 |
Voltage regulator failure. |
| 31000 mi US $1103 |
Airbag control module failed & replaced. |
| 33814 mi US $1263 |
Alternator failed and was replaced. Instrument cluster failed (incorrect gauges & unreadable display). Full cluster removed & repaird |
| 36000 mi US $571 |
High pressure valve failed, causing all fluid to escape. Switch replaced, system recharged. |
| 106000 mi US $950 |
Wiring harness from alternator had been badly burnt causing poor or no connection preventing the car from running long distances. |
2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 29000 mi US $230 |
I broke the mirror adjustment switch when I leaned on it. Dealer replaced it. Part is too fragile for it's use! Cost me $130 for the part and $55 to install it. Passenger window suddenly stopped operating. Dealer said that the computer that constrols the windows needed some re-programming. Cost $50 to reprogram. |
| 68000 mi US $2467 |
Corrosion of electrical contacts on left taillight, Connector replaced. |
| 77500 mi US $4183 |
Alternator failure. |
2000 Audi TT 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 27000 mi US $110 |
All dash instruments out, battery dead. Charged battery; started normally. Dealer said intermittent short in dash caused discharge. Solution to replace instrument cluster for $1400. Did not repair; car working okay now. Update: problem never returned. |
| 93620 mi C $120 |
Coolant sensor tripped check engine light and was replaced. |
| 133500 mi US $810 |
Replaced compressor, dryer, and expansion valve complex. |
| 158500 mi US $90 |
A/C non-functional. |
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