10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
625 miles

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problem #4

Apr 022023

Q5 4-cyl

  • miles
I recently discovered that my Q5 tubular rear subframe/crossmember (part # 8R0505235N) has rusted thru near a bushing that supports the rear transaxle. The rust thru area at the transaxle is about a foot long. This subframe supports the rear axle and all the rear suspension components. I brought my Q5 to the local Audi dealer and they took a video showing two areas on the subframe that have rusted thru, the bushing area supporting the transaxle and also an area supporting the left rear suspension. The dealership did not allow me to take the Q5 back and gave me a loaner vehicle to drive until the subframe can be replaced. The dealership contacted Audi North America and Audi agreed to pay 40% of the cost to replace the rear subframe. I think Audi should pay 100% as this is a serious safety issue. My Q5 has no other areas of corrosion except a slight amount of surface rust on the exhaust and is otherwise in excellent condition with only 50,444 miles. It has always been garaged since purchased new and has been in no accidents. The Audi service tech even complimented me on how clean my Q5 was at 10 years old. PS - How can I include an attachment of the video taken by the Audi dealership?

- Hortonville, WI, USA

problem #3

Apr 262021

Q5

  • miles
Squeaks and/or rattles are heard from the panoramic sunroof area.

- Cidra, PR, USA

problem #2

Apr 262021

Q5

  • miles
When closing the trunk the dash marks as if it were open. I have to open and close the trunk several times so that it stops marking as if it were open.

- Cidra, PR, USA

problem #1

Nov 042013

Q5

  • 2,500 miles
Was making a left turn. The drivers side mirror blinded my view of the car waiting at the stop sign of the road I was entering. My car clipped the other car.

- Holliston, MA, USA