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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

14000 mi Re-adapted the DSG transmission and updated software after noticeable hesitation on takeoff and one significant failure/malfunction on the freeway. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

35300 mi Right paddle shifter on steering wheel was inoperative. 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

8000 mi

US $98
Clutch stuck in when temperatures were in the low 20's. The dealer told me, "It happens when it's that cold." 

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2009 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

142600 mi

C $300
all 6 CV joint bolts front passenger side were loose & one was completely off. The local mechanic has rarely ever seen this. I suspect that when I had the boots replaced 18 months ago (by another so-called Audi expert) the tech did not use lock-tite on the bolts (and my mechanic concurs). 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

29760 mi Replace DSG. 
31620 mi Engine Flywheel broken, loud squeaking noise 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

71700 mi

US $120
Leaking fluid. Replaced filter/fixed seal 
28000 mi Replace Mechatronic unit and they perform 2nd engine oil consumption test but they says it is normal. 
117000 mi

US $369
Left CV Boot replaced 
125100 mi

US $150
Steering wheel mounted shift control switch. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

7619 mi RAPID TAPPING AND/OR KNOCKING WHEN IDLING AT STOPS,NOISE STOPS WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. DRAIN TRANSMISSION,INSPECT FOR METAL FRAGMENTS,NONE FOUND.REFILL TRANSMISSION.R&I TRANSAXLE,INSPECTION REVEALS FAILED DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL,REPLACED FLYWHEEL. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

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

1357 mi Replace mechatronic unit. 
38000 mi Differential became noisy. Dealer replaced differential under warranty. 

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2008 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

100400 mi

US $300
Haldex pump motor failed causing magnetic ride control inoperable and replaced. 
70000 mi

US $180
Indie changed 4wd haldex oil, since then, there is chattering in steering esp. At low speed. 

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2004 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

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

60000 mi

US $3000
Electronic solenoid in the DSG/mechatronic unit failed. Replacement has to be built up for the car at the factory. Error code was P0746/17130. Pressure solenoid #1 open/shorted to ground. 

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2002 Audi TT

Engine not specified

81000 mi

US $1200
Shifter cables and 80000 service 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

90400 mi

US $4000
Transmission failed. Replaced with a used one. Also, replaced clutch. 
91000 mi

US $675
Internal CV boot cracked & leaking; inner and outer CV boot replaced 
94000 mi

US $1082
Shift linkage was adjusted; transmission would not go into 1st gear most of the time. 
98000 mi

US $261
Replaced clutch safety switch - precautionary (as a result of warning message that clutch was not pushed in all the way) 
98000 mi

US $328
Manual shifter bushings replaced 
66000 mi Synchro grind. Nothing was done. 
125700 mi

US $750
shifter box failure 
79000 mi Brake Light Actuator which also effect the Haldex. Tells it to shut down when brakes are applied and reactive once pedal is release. Was not send the signal it was release which led to no Haldex. 
148000 mi Front CV joints. 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

69000 mi

US $2700
Dual mass flywheel failure 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

72000 mi Manual transmission became difficult to shift into first gear. After research, found out cable shift linkage can be adjusted easily. Took about an hour to adjust, works fine. 
93000 mi

US $1000
replaced front axles  
129100 mi

US $325
Torn CV boot. Replaced CV boot. Bolts broke during removal of the hub due to age and rust. All bolts replaced for hub. 
99000 mi

US $650
Inner CV boot torn, replaced. 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

99000 mi Making a clicking noise. CV joints were replaced. 
116000 mi

US $862
Replace worn CV boots. 
117000 mi

US $303
CV boot that had just been replaced in August 2010 came loose. Mechanic replaced clamp, but it came loose again 2 days later. Mechanic now says axle may need to be replaced. 
89000 mi

US $2900
Clutch was shot, as was flywheel. Converted dual-mass flywheel to single mass and replaced clutch. 
89000 mi

US $900
replaced torn CV boots (inner & outer). 
137000 mi Replace left inner CV boot. 
161000 mi

US $900
Transmission seals leaking.  
142000 mi

US $400
Replace front left outer axle shaft boot (CV boot) 
176300 mi

US $1800
Replace electronic Haldex controller 
114000 mi

US $800
New front axle replaced due to torn cv boot 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

77500 mi

C $1250
CV boot damaged, replaced with new right front axle 

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2001 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

77200 mi

US $700
Intermittent noise was diagnosed as worn front axles and bearings. These were replaced. (This also then required a front-end alignment and so the garage aligned front and back.) 
85200 mi

US $975
Replaced pass side cv joint 
71700 mi

US $1634
Clutch slave cylinder. 
106400 mi

US $250
CV boots- all on front and outer driver rear 
49000 mi

US $2100
left side outer CV boot torn at inner clamp and slowing grease. Removed and reinstalled outer cv joint, cleaned and regressed joint after replacing the outer cv boot and clamps 
168000 mi

US $250
Bought the car from dealer, had a oil change and car inspected. They found the bolts loose on the driver side CV joint, loosing grease. Ordered new CV joint and replaced. No oil leaks or other problems found, drives great. 

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