It's no secret that car companies and their dealers make money mainly from the maintenance of their cars. Therefore, it is beneficial for firms that their cars are visited by the firm's service as often as possible. However, in the case of the Ingolstadt company, they clearly overdid it - the compact crossover of the eminent brand does not just regularly call in technical centers with various kinds of breakdowns - it practically registered there. Moreover, the owners of cars 2008 - 2017 complain mainly about such vital components as the engine and gearbox.
Gasoline engines - mostly two-liter "turbo-fours", modifications with which accounted for the lion's share of Q5 sales - suffered from an increased appetite for. Its consumption turned out to be so high that the owners of the first cars were forced to carry with them not standard liter, but four- or five-liter canisters with operating fluid. According to servicemen, during operation, oil consumption is allowed up to 300 grams per 1000 km of run. It turns out that for the interservice run it has to be topped up about 4.5 liters - just a large canister. It will be too much. And in fact, the motors could "eat" it in much larger volumes - up to 500 grams and more. When the avalanche of claims exceeded all possible limits, the officials began to massively repair and even change the engines under warranty. Therefore, when buying a used Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI, ask your dealer if the engine has been overhauled or replaced by an authorized dealer. Otherwise, look for another option or bargain for at least 100,000 rubles. Approximately so much the engine will pour out.
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True, they worked on the mistakes - they changed the design of the oil scraper and compression rings, as well as the pistons. Therefore, on the post-styling Q5 petrol "turbo-fours" noticeably curtailed the oil appetite. Although on modernized engines, oil is gradually consumed for waste, but not in those colossal quantities as before. By the way, three-liter "sixes" are more attractive in this regard - they certainly do not suffer from increased oil appetite.
But the turbodiesel units have proven themselves on the positive side. Usually, only after 150,000-180,000 km of run, you need to pay attention to the injection pump and oil drips. By this time, you will have to change the glow plugs (6,500 rubles each), as well as diagnose the injection nozzles. The second stumbling block for Audi Q5 owners was the S-Tronic robotic gearbox. It's the infamous seven-speed dual-clutch transmission similar to Volkswagen's DSG.
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Moreover, the box could kick up both 80,000-100,000 km and a very modest mileage of about 20,000-40,000 km. We must pay tribute to the official dealers - the VAG concern usually compromised and even repaired the transmission for free under warranty. And after the end of its term, in some cases, he took upon himself the cost of work (half or completely) to replace the mechatronics unit and the clutch assembly. And this is a lot of money - with all the pies and consumables, the repair of the box cost up to 250,000 rubles from the dealer! On what measures the officials did not go to increase the resource of the unit - the software of the control unit was regularly updated, and for Russia they introduced a mandatory oil change every 30,000 km. But the Germans did not come up with anything better how to install an eight-stage hydromechanical production ZF on restyled cars for our market.
By the way, about restyling. It would seem that he made the Audi Q5 quite reliable. But no. Even on fresh copies on two-liter engines, the timing chain is pulled out, the engine mounts wear out ahead of time, oxygen sensors and ignition coils "burn", the EGR valve fails. It is not so easy to control the oil level - there is no dipstick in the engine, the information is stored in the MMI. After each topping up, the sensor may be buggy and not show the real level ...
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There are no big "ambushes", but those who like to drive over bumps will have to regularly call in the service to replace the levers and their silent blocks, wheel bearings and ball bearings. In the steering, the rack was often changed (from 45,000 rubles) under warranty. Frequent complaints were about the weak cross-piece of the steering shaft - it changes in collection for 11,000 rubles. The owners of Q5 have a lot of complaints about the electrical equipment - it crashes, ESP also fails, the dashboard, the electric drives of the fifth door and power windows are buggy. But these malfunctions are not of a massive nature, manifesting themselves mainly sporadically.
As for the strength and corrosion resistance of the body, then Audi has always been in perfect order with this. However, there were some surprises here as well. The fact that chrome-plated body parts fade and bubble is no longer surprising. But the fact that on relatively fresh cars the paint peels off from the area under the license plate is nonsense. Moreover, this cover changes along with the false radiator grille and costs 40,000 rubles for dealers. However, if the trouble happened during the warranty period, dealers changed it for free.
24.09.2016
The Audi Q5 is perhaps the most popular crossover in the CIS, and this is a rare situation when a car does not have a male or female image, since this car is bought with great pleasure by representatives of both sexes. Opinions about the reliability of a car on many forums are quite different, there are, as absolutely satisfied owners, who write odes about the car, and there are those who believe that they have to call in a car service too often. What is the real situation with the reliability of the Audi Q5, or perhaps the secret is in the correct choice of the engine and gearbox, today we will try to figure it out.
Few facts.
The Audi Q5 has been produced since 2008, the bulk of the model's production was established at the main Audi plant in Ingolstadt. Also, the car was assembled in China, India and Russia. After four years of production of the mid-size crossover, Audi unveiled an updated version in 2012. The exterior did not undergo major changes, but the main changes affected the interior, many elements received chrome edging, the technical filling was modernized to improve comfort and driving performance. The engineers also upgraded the suspension, replacing the springs and shock absorbers with better ones, and the hydraulic power steering was replaced with an electromechanical one. On the technical side, instead of a 3.2-liter V6 gasoline engine, a V6 3.0 engine is offered for the Audi Q5. The rest of the power units remained the same.
Disadvantages to look out for before buying an Audi Q5
As domestic operating experience has shown, the paintwork is of a fairly good quality, and the body does not rust for a long time, even in the places of chips. And if you find foci of corrosion on a car of this model, then this is the first signal that the car was involved in an accident, and its owner saved on repair robots. But there are complaints about the body parts of the Audi Q5, so, in particular, the chrome elements of the radiator grille quickly become cloudy, replacement will cost 150 cu. It is not uncommon for owners to notice condensation in the headlights, and if drying does not help, then they will have to change the headlight unit, and this is not a cheap pleasure (400 - 400 USD). After 100,000 km, the LED "eyelash" of the size may stop working due to the failure of its control unit. Also, with a sharp drop in temperature, the glass of the panoramic roof may burst.
Engines
The Audi Q5 is equipped with 2.0 TFSI petrol engines (180, 211 and 225 hp), 3.0 and 3.2 FSI (270 hp), as well as two diesel engines 2.0 and 3.0 TDI (177 and 245 hp). In terms of reliability, the two-liter TFSI is not the best, the reason for this is the design errors in the design of the pistons and rings. Because of this, rather quickly (after 50 - 70 thousand km), oil consumption increases and over time some owners had to top up up to two liters of expensive oil, every 1000 km of run. In 2011, the manufacturer made changes to the design of the piston group and eliminated the problem, and on cars sold before 2011, this defect was eliminated under warranty. But besides this, this power unit has a lot of small, but unpleasant problems. For example, the same ignition coils rarely take out 80,000 km, at about the same time there are problems with the exhaust manifold, and in order to fix them, you will have to part with $ 1,000.
Until 2011, cars had problems with chain jumping, attentive owners could hear an extremely unpleasant metallic sound from under the hood, and this helped to avoid expensive repairs. It is worth noting that, often, problems with the chain are found on cars that are operated in metropolitan areas. The main reason for chain hopping and valve kinking is an unreliable chain tensioner. Also, on many cars, with a run of 50-60 thousand kilometers, the fuel pump control unit fails. But, as for the list of faults for 3.2 FSI gasoline engines, it simply does not exist, the only thing that can cause trouble is a leaking pump. Otherwise, the engine is quite reliable and, with proper maintenance, does not bother up to 200,000 km.
Diesel engines have also proven themselves well, the biggest drawback of these units is that they are not very willing to start in winter. In terms of malfunctions, a couple of points can be noted - the first is the injection pump, the second is malfunctions with the exhaust manifold. Both sores are relevant for all diesel engines that are operated in the CIS, and this applies not only to Audi vehicles.
Transmission
Paired with power units, one of the types of transmissions is installed on the car - a six-speed manual, a 7-speed S-tronic robot with a double clutch, a 6-speed automatic and Tiptronic. S-tronic is a twin of DSG, which is installed on Volkswagen cars and, as it turned out later, their problems are very similar. Almost immediately after the start of sales, manufacturers were faced with a large number of complaints about the operation of the robotic transmission. After contacting the service, the owners changed the clutch and mechatronics under warranty. As a rule, this repair is not enough for more than 70,000 km, and if you are planning to buy a used Audi Q5 with such a transmission, be prepared for an expensive repair. But the mechanical transmission and automatic transmission are the exact opposite of the robot and do not cause much trouble for more than 200,000 km.
Weaknesses undercarriage Audi Q5
On the front and rear axles, a double wishbone suspension with coil springs and transverse stabilizers is used. For the most discerning buyers, Audi has provided in the cabin of its coupe the "Drive Select" system, which can operate in several modes "Comfort", "Auto" and "Dynamic". The system allows you to reconfigure the dynamic characteristics of the car and control the motor and suspension for the robot. The suspension of the car is quite reliable, and up to 100,000 km of run requires investments only from those who like to conquer the dunes. On some models, the owners are bothered by knocking on the suspension, but this is not due to the failure of the suspension elements, but to the fact that the shock absorber protection moves freely along the shock absorber rod; the problem is solved by using a more reliable fastening. If the previous owner of the Audi Q5 often liked to go off-road, then the first to be asked to replace the stabilizer bar and ball joints, somewhere with a run of 40-50 thousand km, and then wheel bearings (50-60 thousand km).
On cars until 2012, a power steering was installed, which, after restyling, was replaced with an electric one. And as operating experience has shown, most often the problems are caused by the rail from the power steering, up to 100,000 km the problems are insignificant (fogging and knocking when driving on bumps), and with a mileage of 120 - 150 thousand km, it will need to be repaired or replaced. Also, closer to 70,000 mileage, you will need to replace the steering shaft cross, in the official service the shaft changes in assembly (such a repair will cost 600 - 700 USD). The braking system is very reliable and withstands loads well.
Salon
The interior of the Audi Q5 is full of electronics, and from the point of view of operation, this is certainly a plus, but unfortunately, these options do not always work stably. Quite often, on the forums, car owners discuss such problems: spontaneous disconnection of the audio system, cars equipped with a keyless entry system stop recognizing the electronic key. If a lot of moisture collects on the driver's mat, the rear wiper and the electronic seat adjustment control unit may be damaged.
Outcome:
In general, the Audi Q5 is a fairly reliable car, the impression of which is spoiled by the TFSI engine, electronics glitches and a robotic transmission. And if the previous owner of the car could have eliminated the first sores under warranty, then with the latter, things are very bad. And if you do not want to hum the tune of a famous song (it is not I who have a car ... .. has me), give preference to diesel engines or a gasoline engine 3.0 with an automatic transmission.
Advantages:
- Comfortable and reliable suspension.
- Fuel consumption.
- Modern design.
- Ground clearance.
- Good dynamics.
- Build quality.
- Adequate braking system
Disadvantages:
- 2.0 TFSI engine
- Robotic transmission.
- Electronics failures.
- Power steering.
- Repair cost.
If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help others correctly. .
The Audi Q5 is a very popular crossover in the aftermarket. Why buying this SUV Audi SUV should be considered very carefully and carefully. In detail and point by point.
Audi Q5 has been produced since 2008.
In general, the reliability of the Q5 is not so bad. Full out was until 2012 with a 2.0 TFSI and DSG engine. The new generation of Q5 has removed the problem with this engine, but other nuances have been added, which I think played a disadvantage for this Audi model, and as you already noticed, it is practically not bought ... On the secondary side, these cars are full and with different engines. Today I will tell you what is worth taking, and what is worth running from like fire. And don't think you're lucky. There are no miracles. All copies from grandmothers who went for bread have long since ended ...
MOTORS Audi Q5:
The engines were installed on the Audi Q5: gasoline - 2.0 TFSI with a capacity of 180 and 211 hp. and 3.2 FSI 270 hp, as well as two turbodiesels - 2.0 TDI 170 hp. and 3.0 TDI 240 hp.
After restyling, the engines slightly increased in power: the 2.0 TFSI to 225 hp, the 2.0 TDI to 177 hp, and the 3.0 TDI to 245 hp. Instead of the naturally aspirated 3.2 FSI, they began to offer a supercharged 3.0 TFSI with a capacity of 272 hp. which is now 333 hp.
If you look at the Q5 of the first years of production, then the most reliable engine was the aspirated V6 3.2 FSI. The only problem is the leaking pump.
But this defect occurs on all Audi Q5 engines and at different runs.
A 2-liter turbodiesel is also reliable, but better from 2011, because It was in this year that almost all the jambs that were in this engine at first were fixed (kosyachny nozzles, it used to drive the fuel pump shavings) In general, many problems of this engine, of course, are due to the quality of the fuel. Which is not particularly relevant now.
As for the 3.0 TDI, it had problems with the intake manifold flaps. Also the injection pump, drove the shavings. At the end of 11, the pump was modified and the program of the engine control unit was slightly corrected. In general, this motor was installed and is being installed on very many models of the VW concern, therefore, as they say, GOD HIMSELF.
The 2.0 TFSI engine is at the end of the list for the reliability of this model. Models up to 2012 ate oil in barrels, due to the kosyach piston group. Oil consumption NORMAL was considered up to 1.5 liters per 10,000 km. If the owner ran out of patience and he still turned on his head and turned to services, the connecting rod-piston group changed according to the revocable company, the oil cooler changed.
Note that after replacement, this problem is not completely eliminated. Masloger is present. But not 1.5 liters, but about 300-400 grams, you will still top up ...
But that's not all about this motor ...
Another "nice" surprise of this 2.0 TFSI engine is the timing chain jump followed by valve bending. Repair will cost the officials more than the cost of the contract motor. I remember when I worked for Audi, the estimate for the order alongside in 2012 was about 200,000 rubles. In general, be careful, Fortunately, there were certainly few such cases than with the "maslozhor".
CAUSES:
There are several reasons for the chain jump:
chain stretching (chain strength does not match the power of the turbocharged engine), the chain tensioner sagged when the oil pressure dropped (after a long downtime) (then its design was changed) and the camshaft position regulator (phase shifters) stop valve failed.
And more. This motor really does not like private starts, starts and short sections in an unheated state.
When buying, be sure to check the condition of the chain, which can be done either according to the control risks of the tensioner: if there are already 4 of them, it means that the full stroke of the tensioner is selected, and the chain is stretched. Either it is done with a diagnostic scanner, according to the state of the phase shifters. The maximum tolerance according to VAG standards is 3.57 gr. This is a critical value.
Also on the Q5 with a 2.0 TFSI engine there were problems with the fuel pump control unit, ignition coils and intake manifold.
A 6-speed manual transmission was installed with a 2-liter diesel and gasoline engine. Such cars were usually brought from Germany. There were no problems with this box, but there was one caveat. It broke the drive shaft landing cup on the left. Vibration appeared. Repair in such cases is not provided, or replacement of the box body. The installation of various compensating plates did not give much effect. In general ... A non-acidic surprise can form out of the blue. But by the way ... if you look soberly, in the conditions of industrial repair, this seat can be easily restored.
The Q5 with a 3.2 FSI engine was equipped with a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. With the rest of the engines 7-speed DSG S-tronic.
The first S Troniki as well as all DSGs. They pushed, kicked, there were blows when switching, the inclusion of only even or only odd gears and other nuances.
They constantly changed the software, changed the clutch, more often the printed circuit board of the mechatronics or the mechatronics itself.
But unfortunately, after the renovation, the chance that you will come back is much greater than not.
After restyling, the S-tronic was left only on diesel versions of the Audi Q5. On gasoline modifications, they began to install an 8-speed "automatic" Tiptronic.
And now, after changing the chassis of this car, again DSG and the machine is only put on the charged version of the SQ5.
SUSPENSION:
In the suspension, as a rule, the lower ball joints and front hubs are dying on the Audi Q5. The spare parts are full of analogues and it makes no sense to go to the officials with this problem. True, extruding the hubs without removing the fist without VAG devices is almost an unrealistic task.
If the Q5 has Knocks in the rear of the suspension, this is usually caused by the free movement of the shock absorber bumper along the rod. It is necessary either to fix the bump stop, or to install modernized ones ...
Squeaking or short-term biting when turning the steering wheel is a symptom of a cross-shaft problem. Replacing the shaft will cost you about 40 thousand rubles.
FOR EXTERNAL CROSSES I would like to note:
Audi Q5 disease is condensation in the front optics. Disassembly, drying, etc. it will not give you much, tk. the ventilation of the headlights and the general area around the headlight in general is a little wrong. And in wet weather or after washing, everything will happen again. Then, after melting, this problem disappeared. If the problem persists, then the whole headlamp is changed. The cost of the new headlight will not please you, so many people buy the Chinese analogue of Depo, which is just a miserable copy in terms of light quality. Therefore, when buying, check whether the headlights are native or original on a particular copy.
Often on these headlights the LED "eyelash" of the size burns out, but this usually means that the control unit has died. Disassembly is full of them. Don't try to buy a new one.
Also on the Audi Q5, the climate control fan often dies: due to the banal wear of the electric motor brushes. A malfunction is diagnosed by hitting the glove compartment area: if the fan starts working, then it’s time to change it. The cost of a new stove motor is about 15 thousand rubles. But analogs are much cheaper, and of quite excellent quality.
ELECTRONICS:
In the Audi Q5, as indeed in all Audi, there is a large number of Electronic Units, in which various floating non-critical "glitches" occur constantly. Therefore, if, when diagnosing a car before buying, you see a bunch of errors and they are deleted and do not appear again. Don't worry too much. Often this is due to voltage sags arising from resistance in wet weather in winter in spring. And they do not affect performance in any way.
I can say that the most common: "glitches" are an electromechanical handbrake, a tire pressure sensor, keyless entry, loss of sound in multimedia after the start of movement, freezing of the dashboard display.
Things like Airbag Fault Illumination are treated with new firmware on the airbag control unit.
The "glitch" of the washer fluid level sensor is simply an incomprehensible chemical composition of the anti-freeze systems that are sold in our country. There is only one way out: using the testing method, select the liquid with which the level detection sensor works correctly.
By the way .. Due to the decay of the electrical wiring in the positive tee under the driver's seat, the rear window wiper and the electric drive of the front seats may stop functioning. This is usually a nuance of operation. It's just that water gets on the wiring from the rugs.
Well, that's probably all. What would I note from the most frequent and serious meeting on the Audi Q5. Otherwise, the car is not bad, comfortable, and if you find an unused specimen and the correct year, I think it will only delight you.
Thank you for reading to the end, great luck to you Friends, when choosing a car.
At first glance, the Audi Q5 impresses with its brutality and beauty. But it is important to remember that you cannot always drive as much as you want in a beautiful car, the main thing is reliability. But is this the case with the Audi Ku 5? Therefore, the following will describe the negative sides, weaknesses and shortcomings that every future owner should be aware of. And what you need to prepare for after buying this car.
Weaknesses of the Audi Q5
2L TFSI engine;
Timing chain tensioner;
Water pump;
S-Tronic box;
Electronics.
Now in more detail ...
2L TFSI engine.
This engine is famous for its unreliability not only on the Audi Q5, but also on other Audi models. With this motor, problems arise most of all compared to other motors. It can be immediately noted that the two-liter TFSI has a weak piston group due to the poor arrangement of the rings and pistons. On many cars, even with a mileage of 60-70 thousand km. problems appeared, manifested in the form of increased oil consumption, which accordingly indicated the wear of the piston group. But it is important to remind that this problem occurred on cars before 2011, later this design defect was corrected. Also, the Audi Ku 5 with this engine showed several more frequent malfunctions, such as ignition coils, which rarely "survived" up to 80 thousand km, as well as malfunctions in the intake manifold, which also manifested themselves in the area of the same run. It is important to know that the elimination of all the aforementioned malfunctions is quite an expensive procedure.
Timing chain tensioner.
This rather serious element of the gas distribution mechanism often failed. It is also important to note that the malfunction also manifested itself on vehicles prior to 2011. The most dangerous scenario for chain tensioner failure and stretching is valve bending. Which, in turn, will require expensive engine repairs. Therefore, before buying, it is important to pay attention to the age of the car and accordingly be aware of it.
Water pump (pump).
The water pump is disease of all Audi Q5s with a run in the region of 80-100 thousand km. Although not a few owners of these cars met with this nuisance both at 30 and 40 thousand km. The essence of the problem lies in the fact that the pump begins to flow, and this, in turn, will directly and indirectly affect the performance and failure of individual elements, both the cooling system and engine operation, etc. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to this when buying.
S-Tronic box.
Many owners of the Audi Ku 5 with this box remember it in not very positive terms. And of course there is a reason! She often went out of order even up to 100 thousand km. mileage. The most common failures are electronic printed circuit boards of mechatronics and the multi-plate friction clutch of the gearbox. Therefore, when choosing a car with this box, it is important to remember this and check before buying, for the absence of jerking and hard work.
Electronics.
As you know, almost all German cars are crammed with electronics. Only her work often fails. And in all directions. Anything can fail, from music to failure of the display, power seats, airbags, etc. When buying, it is important to check the performance of all energy consumers of this vehicle.
Disadvantages of the Audi Ku 5
Bad start of an Audi with a diesel engine in the winter;
High cost of maintenance;
Increased oil consumption;
Poor quality spare parts;
Small volume of the luggage compartment;
Loses in value quickly.
In conclusion, we can say that when choosing an Audi Ku 5 car, you need to be very careful. The most important thing is that if the choice fell on this particular car, then when buying, the ideal option would be to carry out a complete diagnosis of all systems and assemblies. And also remember the above. After all, as mentioned earlier, the car is very expensive to maintain and German quality is currently the opposite definition.
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Weaknesses and disadvantages of the Audi Q5 was last modified: March 3rd, 2017 by Administrator
Childhood diseases Audi Q5 (2008 - 2012, restyling 2012 - present).
Since 2008, the Audi Q5 has been produced in Germany, Ingolstadt. Q5 was also collected in Kaluga. The assembly was SKD (they imported a "machine set" - to reduce "customs clearance"), so there is no need to worry about the quality. But if this is important for you, just look at the beginning of the VIN number. For cars assembled in Germany - WAU, assembled in Kaluga - XV8.
A choice of 4 turbocharged units with varying degrees of "boost" and one atmospheric. Diesels: 2.0 l. - from 143 to 190 hp, up to 100 km from 11 to 8.4 seconds, average consumption - 5.7 liters per 100 km, 3.0 liters. - from 235 to 258 hp, the first hundred kilometers from 6.5 to 6.2 seconds, mixed consumption - 7 liters per hundred. Gasoline internal combustion engines: 2.0 l. - from 180 to 230 hp, up to 100 km from 8.5 to 6.9 seconds, average consumption - 7.5 liters, 3.0 liters. - 272 hp, up to 100 km - 5.9 seconds, city / highway consumption - 8.5 liters, 3.2 liters (atmospheric) - 270 horsepower, acceleration to 100 - 6.9 seconds, mixed consumption - 9.4 l / 100 km.
3 transmission options: mechanical - 6 gears, robotized in 7 steps (wet - DSG "), 8-band" torque converter ".
In management "ku-fifth" is precise and pleasant. The suspension is stiff but energy intensive. The ground clearance is 200 mm, a definite plus for our country.
In the basic configuration: four-wheel drive, manual transmission (6 units), el. heated mirrors, LED running lights and taillights, bi-xenon headlights, multifunction steering wheel, climate control, anti-rollback, assistance when descending from the mountain, cruise control, 6 airbags, el. boot lid drive, start / stop, rear parking sensors, heated front seats, CD - AUX audio system. To the "base" you can add: 2 rear side airbags, control of "blind spots" and lanes, pre-heater, adaptive headlights and cruise control, leather interior, heated rear seats, el. folding mirrors, electric front seats with memory and ventilation, HI-Fi navigation system with Bluetooth, keyless entry, light and rain sensor, rear view camera.
What to look for when buying a used Audi Q5.
| Sores | Solutions |
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Engine |
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| 2.0 TFSI - the timing chain is pulled out, the phase is shifted - the engine is "troit", the dynamics falls, if you don't notice it in time - the valve bend can appear even at 80,000 thousand km | installation of the upgraded chain and tensioner, before purchasing - check the "tension" of the chain with a scanner (it is advisable to check the chain tension once a year) |
| 2.0 TFSI - increased oil consumption - poor design of the piston group | since 2011, a modernized piston has been installed (consumption has decreased, but has not disappeared), if the car is before 2011 - you can write a letter to the manufacturer to fix the problem (free or 50/50) for a revocable campaign |
| 2.0 TFSI - weak oil separator diaphragm - poor mixture error, rpm float, sometimes accompanied by a characteristic "whistle", consequences - the crankshaft oil seal can be squeezed out | immediately check the membrane, you can buy it separately from the oil separator (for example, on drive2) |
| 2.0 TFSI - the engine stalls, the starter does not "crank", an error due to low oil pressure - the filter / mesh of the balance shafts is clogged | replacement of balancer shafts |
| weak ignition coils (gasoline internal combustion engines) - on average enough for 80,000 km) | Bosh is installed from the factory, so you should not overpay for a VAG sticker (it is advisable to have one coil in the car) |
| 3.0 TDI - intake manifold rods often break | installation of modernized rods |
| 2.0 TDI - the timing belt can break at 50,000 km, and maybe even after 200,000 km, the pump wedges - the belt breaks (statistics are not big, but the engine is not massive) | after purchase - replace the timing belt and the pump (preferably the original), check the timing with an endoscope every - 50,000 km |
| 3.0 TDI - power drops, accompanied by a Check Engine error (at first, the problem is floating) - intake manifold air flaps are stuck | removal together with the EGR system |
| 3.0 TDI - due to a defect in the high-pressure fuel pump, chips get into the fuel system as a result - expensive repairs | be sure to check the warranty replacement of the injection pump from the dealer, if there is no data, it is better to refrain from buying |
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Transmission |
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| DSG 7 - not the first time the gears are turned on, the box "jerks" - "kicks" | replacement of the clutch, control boards or installation of modernized mechatronics, repairs are also possible according to the program - Kulanz, some auto repair shops - repair mechatronics, obligatory oil change every - 50 tons km |
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Suspension |
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| bites the steering wheel - the development of the intermediate shaft (its cross) | replace the shaft assembly (you can try your luck with - Coolance), change only the crosspiece in the shaft dangerous- there is a risk of being left without steering on the go! |
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Electrician |
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| the "running light" (eyebrow, eyelash) stops burning, the protective diode in the control unit burns out | repair from an electrician or purchase a diode in a radio store - solder yourself |
| "Whistling" or the motor of the cabin stove does not work | clean and lubricate the motor, if it does not help - install a new one (there is not an original -Hella) |
| headlights are sweating - there is not enough ventilation or drain pipes are clogged | clean the drain pipes, dry the headlight, if necessary, drill small ventilation holes (behind the headlight) |
When choosing Q5, it is better to consider a diesel (less problematic engines, and even more so with "mechanics") version or a gasoline version with a "hydraulic converter" in 8 stages (from the end of 2012, they install a box -ZF, on diesel engines only DSG or "mechanics") - the engine has already been upgraded (now it produces -225 hp), the main sores have been fixed (but it is better to check them before buying). There is little information about the 3.2 (V6) power unit, but most likely it is already eating up oil (due to its age, they stopped installing after restyling), the timing chain could stretch out - a mandatory diagnosis. For the US market, from 3.2, a 6-speed gearbox (torque converter) was put, but finding a well-groomed option is problematic. If the budget is only enough for the "first years of production" - choose only with dealer service, ask the dealer about repairing a robotic DSG gearbox, piston, replacing the timing chain, etc.
