Faults:

The coils have been replaced 4 times.

The coolant tank leaked.

The transmission starting having problems at 50,000 miles. The electronic chip/control for the transmission had to be replaced but it didn't fix the problem. The entire transmission needs to be replaced.

General Comments:

The car is great when it works. But it has so many mechanical problems and is so unreliable. Some problems occurred while under warranty so it was great b/c it replaced for free. But since it's been out of warranty, that's when all the major problems (the transmission) with the car came. I've had 2 friends who have had their transmissions completely replaced with less than 30,000 miles. I've had to get the car towed so many times to the dealership that the Audi service guys and the car rental guys located in the dealership recognize me.

There are too many problems with the CVT transmission. Audi needs to own up to it. Don't get an Audi with a CVT transmission!

Faults:

Buttons have worn.

Water pump broke at 70k (cost 1,000) to repair.

Had to replace timing belt.

Had to replace O2 sensor twice.

Brakes expensive to replace.

Sunroof malfunctions.

Both Catalytic Converters need to be replaced.

General Comments:

I have driven this car for less than 2,000 miles and have already had to spend well over $2,000 on repairs.

I would never purchase an Audi again.

From now I'm going back to Japanese cars-- reliable and cheap.

This car still has relatively low mileage, these problems should not be happening.

On the plus side, it is comfortable to drive and handles beautifully on the highway.

But repairs are costly and often and gas is expensive!

The car gets about 20 miles/ gal.

Faults:

Firstly, I will say, I have loved the service that comes with the car... But please get the EXTENDED warranty, as I have had to use it 3 times now and being my car is 6 years old and ONLY has 60,000kms... i find this ridiculous

The things that have been a problem with this essentially still new car are:

- TWICE replaced the Fuel Pump and YES I use TOP end fuel... told that it was the company I was using and should use a different company

- Injector line plugging

- Vacuum Line not getting sufficient air through, requiring replacement.

And the MOST RECENT trouble... in a 60,000km car, driven daily with work duties...

- The Gasket is leaking oil... bizarre...

General Comments:

The car has got good "get up and go" and a convenient car.

Gas mileage is not that great, and with the cost of fuel lately and the need for this car to effectively run with high end fuel... it's an extra cost...

Faults:

Catalytic Converter.

Blinkers.

Brake Lights.

Temperature Sensor.

General Comments:

In my opinion, the only good thing about the car is the way it looks. It is a maintenance nightmare.

Faults:

Ignition coils needed replacing at 30K, 45K, & 50K.

Horns needed replacing at 40K and 120K.

Radio needed replacing at 30K and again at 50K.

Headlamp washer motor needed replacing at 70K and again at 98K. When it fails, you have no windshield wipers.

Wipers seized at 79K, 98K, & 104K ("repaired") and 109K (replaced finally).

Antenna amplifier needed replacing at 120K (no FM signals otherwise).

Steering rack ($2000 cost) needed replacing at 120K.

General Comments:

Handles like a dream.

Breaks down like a nightmare.

Dealer's response to numerous failures is "Well, it IS the first model year for the new A4."

My response is "So what? I paid 60K (Can$) for it. I expect it to work."

Dealers can keep telling themselves that these types of problems are to be expected with a new model. This is why VW/Audi ranks at the bottom of the J.D. Power and Assoc. customer satisfaction ratings. This is my fourth and final VW/Audi. Never again.