Faults:

Several transmission mounts broke, alternator went bad, tires wear out within 15K of being new, driver seat lumbar broke, interior paint chips horribly, ignition coil went bad, fuel injector stuck open, spraying fuel in my exhaust, leaks washer fluid from headlight washers, blinker switch went bad, alternator pulley stripped out, stereo went bad, blows blinker bulbs constantly, just replaced the clutch, and that's it... so far.

General Comments:

This car is a blast to drive and is very beautiful, however, when all it does is sit in the shop, it isn't worth very much.

When I bought the car at 52K, one of the transmission mounts was broken. I have since replaced two others that also broke.

This car also hydroplanes like no other, since it's so light and it sits on very wide 235 tires, it practically floats, so beware in the rain.

Speaking of rain, there is also a drain leak that leaks rain water into the headliner at the back right corner of the car. Our family mechanic, who does great work, and works on all my parents cars, now refuses to work on my Audi, because it's been there so many times, and is such a pain to work on.

Faults:

Brakes lights and turn signal bulbs blow every other week, electrical coils went twice, computer had to be reset, rear wiper would not stop going unless I took the key out, started leaking oil everywhere, gasket blew, coolant system and water pump failed.

General Comments:

A nice looking car, but all the fun is removed when you have to spend so much time getting things repaired, not to mentioned the obscene cost.

It's a shame because it's a nice looking car that handles well when it's going, but the Germans need to learn from more reliable car manufacturers, as this lets Audi down badly.

Faults:

Thought I'd chime in as I am one of those die hard Audi fans. When my car was covered by dealer warranty I received good service. Only issue I had in the first 50,000 miles was one of my front headlights went bad.

Afterward:

Driver side window malfunction at 55,000; repaired by the dealer.

Timing belt, and water pump and all belts replaced at 66,000.

Clutch and flywheel replaced at 69,000.

One ignition coil replaced at 45000 miles.

The key is to have an outstanding mechanic that really knows the car. I have one.

General Comments:

Outstanding driving vehicle.

Only way one should buy this car is with a six speed manual.

Faults:

Need to use an original Audi catalytic converter, or your check engine light will not shut off!

General Comments:

The car has too many problems to list, and would never buy another Audi or Volkswagen again!

To the guys that have the check engine code that says the catalytic converter needs to be replaced; You must replace it with original Audi parts or the light will not shut off. My dealer said $1140 for the left side converter.

Faults:

Cooling, fans, $1200.

Power steering.

2 ignition coils.

Power window switch.

Timing belt at 57,000, $1250.

Cooling system, leaking plastic over-flow and leaking plate behind engine, $850.00.

Leaking moon roof through dome light.

Leaking cam bearing.

Radio reception booster, 55,000, cost $300.

General Comments:

Love the way it drives.

In quick turns, it seems to "dig" into the road the faster you go.

Hate the cost of operation.

Hate the lack of dependability.

Hate wondering every day, "What's going to break today?".

Was told by the dealer, I need new motor mounts (at 58,000 miles) they are hydraulic. Replacement costs? Just another $850.00.

Audi America is impossible to reason with. Wrote to BAR to get 1/2 cost of fan replacement returned. They fight you on everything.