8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,280
Average Mileage:
95,250 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace engine (2 reports)
  2. replace timing chain (1 reports)
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problem #3

Sep 162024

Q3 LX 3

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,000 miles

AUDI CANADA refuses to aid me in the repairs knowing that a class action suit on the same problem on previous models occurred.

"The Q3 is equipped with the EA888 2.0-liter engine, which has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain. The loose chain can lead to catastrophic engine failure, causing significant damage and costly repairs."

Please Help Me Patricia

- Patricia Z., Maple, ON, Canada

problem #2

Jul 142022

Q3 Premium Plus 2.0t

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,000 miles

Timing chain was about to fail and needed to be replaced, according to the dealership.

- Patrick G., Columbia, SC, US

problem #1

Jan 112021

Q3 Premium Plus 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,665 miles

I purchased the vehicle in May 2018 In 10/2018, and while still under warranty it left me stranded. It started to shake as I was driving, due to a broken spring valve. Audi took the engine apart and repair the problem. All was well until 1/18/21, when I was on the freeway and the vehicle started to shake.

Turns out the timing chain jumped. Towed it to the Audi dealing where they would charge me $12,000 for a new engine. I called American Audi hoping and praying they could pay a portion and after a week waiting they responded with a NO.

I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic who replaced the engine for 9k. I didn't have the title to salvage it, not sure what else I could have done. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY AN AUDI!!!

- lmejia2117lm, Modesto, US