Faults:

Both driver and passenger side windows needed the guides replaced.

The instrument panel become hard to read as the letters appeared to streak and darken at the edges.

The GPS stopped working after the dealer replaced the instrument package.

The sunroof guides broke.

The rear window shade started to bind and was replaced after the second complaint.

The fuel gage started acting intermittent and it was replaced.

The front bumper was destroyed while making a right turn onto a street with an average size dip.

The windshield wiper washer fluid hose came off and drained all the fluid from the tank.

My AM band on the radio went dead.

My windshield wipers sometimes won't start unless I put switch to full speed.

The check engine light has come on numerous times and each time I am given some nondescript reason which always includes the phrase "and we reset a bunch of codes".

Need to replace Oxygen sensors just after 3 years.

The climate control fan (s) have developed an intermittent chirp sound at some combination of rotation speed and temperature.

The transmission occasionally appears to slip and then engage with a hard thump.

General Comments:

The car is fun to drive when it's not at the Audi dealer.

Faults:

Dash gear selector light blown on dash.

Air-conditioning panel burnt out.

Accelerator pedal fell off.

Air-conditioner compressor bearing collapse.

General Comments:

Fantastic Car to drive.

Aside from the few 'silly' problems I seriously love my Audi.

Does anyone know where I can get a new accelerator pedal, cheap? (not likely I know)

Sticks to the road like glue.

Faults:

The alignment of one of the wipers needs adjusting as it hits the frame when used at high speed. It is a very, very minor problem.

General Comments:

I was looking for a car with space, comfort and performance when I bought the Audi Allroad. It scores well against each of the criteria.

I opted for the automatic gearbox on the recommendation of the salesperson. She thought it would help at the time of resale. In hindsight I would go for the manual, which I think is a more engaging drive. The auto transmission has lag at times, which can be annoying.

Otherwise the car comes fully optioned. The performance from the 2.7L petrol engine is fantastic. Fuel consumption is a little high averaging 12-13L/100km. It may just be my driving style!

Handling on and off the tarmac is fantastic. I highly recommend the quattro system for wet or loose surfaces, or generally for safety.

I marked down the dealer because I did not find the sales process very satisfying. They seemed to be very keen up to the point of sale and then nothing. The service guys have been excellent.

If you are looking for a practical car with performance and are looking at BMW X5, Volvo XC90, VW Touareg, or similar, do yourself a favour and take the Audi Allroad out for a spin. It performs more like a car and seems to have more space all round. The price is high, but worth it if you ask me.