4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,250 miles

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problem #4

Jan 042006

A4 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 89,000 miles
I have an Audi A4 1.8 T and the hydraulic timing belt tensioner lost its pressure witch made the timing belt slip, forcing the pistons into the valves and bending them, causing the engine to basically self destruct after only 89000 miles when the owner's manual only recommended changing the timing belt after 120000 miles. I called Audi, and they told me they would fix it for $5,000 and don't feel I should be the one paying for this when there was nothing I could have done to prevent this problem.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 282002

A4 4WD

  • miles
No summary.

- Columbia, MD, USA

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problem #2

Dec 252000

A4

  • miles
Vehicle has total loss of power on many instances is unsafe to drive, dealer /manufacturer have been unable to remedy.

- Morristown, NJ, USA

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problem #1

May 172001

A4

  • miles
Vehicle will intermittently shut off while consumer is driving.

- East Highland, CA, USA

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