A4 Reliability
06-08-2009, 08:02 PM
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Re: A4 Reliability
Suspension (Bushings/ control arms)
alignment (if lowered, the inner tread of the tires will wear off quicker)
wheel bearings
engine (timing belt/valve cover gaskets/boost leaks(1.8t)
transmission (differential fluid leak) --could easily be topped up ever so often
side view mirrors tend to "rust" from the inside out
numerous complaints of ppl saying the sunroof will have a mind of its own.
cruise control not functional
blinkers (common problem on VW and Audi. relay to be replaced)
secondary air pump (you'll know its on its way out if you hear a loud vacuum sound just after a cold start)
LCD Dash screen fades or develops missing lines/pixels
but i still love my car
alignment (if lowered, the inner tread of the tires will wear off quicker)
wheel bearings
engine (timing belt/valve cover gaskets/boost leaks(1.8t)
transmission (differential fluid leak) --could easily be topped up ever so often
side view mirrors tend to "rust" from the inside out
numerous complaints of ppl saying the sunroof will have a mind of its own.
cruise control not functional
blinkers (common problem on VW and Audi. relay to be replaced)
secondary air pump (you'll know its on its way out if you hear a loud vacuum sound just after a cold start)
LCD Dash screen fades or develops missing lines/pixels
but i still love my car
06-08-2009, 08:26 PM
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Re: A4 Reliability
i have an 2002 a4 quattro 1.8 238,000 kms
I have had lots of problems. Recently i found the sensors break. i was at the mechanic today and he tells me that the camshaft sensor needs replacing.
I plan to spend 1500 per year on repairs, but given that the car is only worth about 6000 - 8000 , i feel i may as well just keep it at this point.
it does still look good and drives well.
i would say an Audi and a Honda are polar opposites in terms of reliability
I have had lots of problems. Recently i found the sensors break. i was at the mechanic today and he tells me that the camshaft sensor needs replacing.
I plan to spend 1500 per year on repairs, but given that the car is only worth about 6000 - 8000 , i feel i may as well just keep it at this point.
it does still look good and drives well.
i would say an Audi and a Honda are polar opposites in terms of reliability
Last edited by davetremblett; 06-08-2009 at 08:29 PM.
06-09-2009, 01:32 PM
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Location: Toronto DT
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Re: A4 Reliability
they fix cars, tune cars, also do the maintenance.
bit cheaper than dealers but more reliable than dealers.
go for it.
I personally think that maintenance costs are relatively high, so...
if you have a deep pocket, go for it. otherwise...
my car is 04 a4 at 92xxx bought it 7 month ago and spent more than 2000 for maintenance already (timing and waterpump too).
oh well, but this is just meee...
Last edited by thealla; 06-11-2009 at 12:03 AM.
06-12-2009, 06:20 AM
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Re: A4 Reliability
I am curious
My engine light was on, and burning lots of gas, some hesitation on starting.
A check revealed 3 faults..my mechanic said i needed to replace the Camshaft Position sensor..and "lets hope it fixes the faults"...if not he said we may need a new Catilytic Converter....
well the car does ride better but still burning too much gas..Could it be the Cat?
I just had my car Drive Cleaned and it passed!..so I am thinking, it couldnt be the Catilytic Converter
Any Thoughts out there?
I am in Markham area
Thanks!
My engine light was on, and burning lots of gas, some hesitation on starting.
A check revealed 3 faults..my mechanic said i needed to replace the Camshaft Position sensor..and "lets hope it fixes the faults"...if not he said we may need a new Catilytic Converter....
well the car does ride better but still burning too much gas..Could it be the Cat?
I just had my car Drive Cleaned and it passed!..so I am thinking, it couldnt be the Catilytic Converter
Any Thoughts out there?
I am in Markham area
Thanks!
06-13-2009, 02:20 PM
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Location: mississauga
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Re: A4 Reliability
sounds to me most of the problems are with the 1.8t rather then the 3.0
I've been lucky so far with my 3.0...just the starter has gone..but I'm hearing a little noice with the suspention...esp when going over speed bumps....any Idea's? My warrenty is up in 4 months & would like to see what it is & if they would fix under warrenty.
I've been lucky so far with my 3.0...just the starter has gone..but I'm hearing a little noice with the suspention...esp when going over speed bumps....any Idea's? My warrenty is up in 4 months & would like to see what it is & if they would fix under warrenty.
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