I just came across article in USA Today. JD Power run survey on owners with 3y old cars.
VW plans to be No. 1 car seller in the world by 2018 - USATODAY.com
Audi came out not impressive at all!! Below average I would say.... And VW was even worse, finish almost dead last!!! It's certainly not what I was hoping to see.
I was planning to keep Q5 for more then 4y, but it looks like extended warranty is a must for it! BTW, it's 3500K to buy it......
I was under impression that Audi is one of the most reliable brands, but that is apparently not the case at all!
I'm disappointed with this report...

 

Not nice

 

Ouch!!!!

 

I wouldn't worry. We don't realy know what issues consumers reported. If you ask me, Probabley all minor issues.

Take me as an example; after 2-3 days after taking delivery of my Q5, I experienced a crack in my windsheild. Took it in and they concluded it was a stress crack, happens sometimes mfg defect ..
They ordered a new windsheild from the MFG and will have it installed this week.
I'm still happy, I'm sure the major components/systems of my car are probabley of the highest quality compared to alot of other car Mfg.

 

I Agree with the above. I've had lots of little issues, 10 months been to the dealer 7 times. Minor issues which hasn't taken my love away from the car at all.

 

Do you guys think about getting extended warranty or you plan to get rid of it after 4 years?

 

Unlike many others, I'm planning to drive my Q5 as long as I can. I have the Audi Care plan, but haven't seen anything about an extended warranty. Can anyone point me to details on it?

 

Hopefully she'll be gone in 2.5 yrs and god willing replaced by a Cayanne.

 

Ive never read much into JD Power reports... they usually have so many subsections that "everyone" gets a prize. Comparable with loving you motor and Top Gear saying its uncool on the cool wall

 

Could you please provide a little bit more details about your issues? 7 visits to the dealer do not sound promising...