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2019 Audi TT Quattro

Introduction

The 2019 Audi TT Quattro is a sports car that offers a thrilling driving experience with its powerful engine and sharp handling. It comes with a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine that produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The TT Quattro has a sleek and stylish exterior that is sure to turn heads, and its interior is well-appointed with comfortable seats and plenty of features.

Despite its impressive performance and features, the 2019 Audi TT Quattro has been reported to have some issues. Here is a list of the specific issues owners have reported:

Engine

  • 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4
    • Timing chain tensioner failure: The timing chain tensioner can fail, causing the timing chain to skip or break, which can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
    • Symptoms: Engine rattling, loss of power, engine stalling, check engine light
    • Solution: Replace the timing chain tensioner and timing chain.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

  • 6-Speed Manual Transmission
    • Gearshift linkage failure: The gearshift linkage can fail, making it difficult or impossible to shift gears.
    • Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, grinding noises when shifting, check engine light
    • Solution: Replace the gearshift linkage.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission
    • Mechatronic unit failure: The mechatronic unit, which controls the transmission, can fail, causing the transmission to malfunction or fail completely.
    • Symptoms: Transmission shifting problems, loss of power, check engine light
    • Solution: Replace the mechatronic unit.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $4,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

  • No Issues Found

Electrical

  • Battery drain: The battery can drain prematurely, especially if the vehicle is not driven regularly.
  • Symptoms: Dead battery, difficulty starting the vehicle, electrical system malfunctions
  • Solution: Test the battery and replace if necessary, check for parasitic drain on the electrical system
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

  • Door lock actuator failure: The door lock actuators can fail, making it difficult or impossible to open the doors.
  • Symptoms: Doors not unlocking or locking, door handle not working properly
  • Solution: Replace the door lock actuators.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+ per door
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

  • Infotainment system freezing: The infotainment system can freeze or become unresponsive.
  • Symptoms: Screen freezing, no response to touch input, loss of audio
  • Solution: Reboot the infotainment system, update the software, or replace the infotainment unit if necessary
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $0 - $1,000+ depending on the solution
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary The 2019 Audi TT Quattro is a great sports car, but it has some issues that can be costly to fix. The most severe issue is the timing chain tensioner failure, which can lead to catastrophic engine damage. Other issues include transmission problems, electrical issues, and exterior issues. Overall, the cost of repairs for these issues can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.

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