Common Problem List?
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Common Problem List?
My 98.5 Avant 2.8 tip, sport, now has 39k miles and has had the following issues that, from what I've seen on the board, seem to be common:
*Mirror heater failure (replaced under warranty)
*Front lower control arm bushings (replaced, barely out of warranty, AofA covered it)
* driver's seat slightly moves, sometimes (nothing done about it)
In addition, I've had the following issues:
* wiper blades really lousy (several sets under warranty)
* outside temp occasionally reports -63deg at startup (technician "failed to duplicate")
* prop struts for hatch rusting at mountings (replaced under warranty)
* right end panel of dashboard squeaks (lubed once, then replaced)
* rear washer clogged (unclogged under warranty)
* latch flag for rear seat broke (replaced under warranty)
* stopper button for rear seat belt broke (belt replaced under warranty)
* coolant temp sensor failed (replaced after warranty, $200)
* black plastic trim at bottom of doors falling off due to rusting of backing clips (out of warranty, 4 doors for around $200)
It would be great if there was a Tech article listing all the common problems. I'm contemplating trading the car, and I wonder what other issues I can look forward to in the next 30k miles.
td
*Mirror heater failure (replaced under warranty)
*Front lower control arm bushings (replaced, barely out of warranty, AofA covered it)
* driver's seat slightly moves, sometimes (nothing done about it)
In addition, I've had the following issues:
* wiper blades really lousy (several sets under warranty)
* outside temp occasionally reports -63deg at startup (technician "failed to duplicate")
* prop struts for hatch rusting at mountings (replaced under warranty)
* right end panel of dashboard squeaks (lubed once, then replaced)
* rear washer clogged (unclogged under warranty)
* latch flag for rear seat broke (replaced under warranty)
* stopper button for rear seat belt broke (belt replaced under warranty)
* coolant temp sensor failed (replaced after warranty, $200)
* black plastic trim at bottom of doors falling off due to rusting of backing clips (out of warranty, 4 doors for around $200)
It would be great if there was a Tech article listing all the common problems. I'm contemplating trading the car, and I wonder what other issues I can look forward to in the next 30k miles.
td
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Others (based on my '98.5 Avant 30V 5-speed)
Car has 68K miles
- Rear wheel bearings
- Have trip computer system? Display slowly dying (one replaced under warranty, this one now going)
Rear washer clogged only when I first received the car; apparently it's the stuff they initially install at the factory to protect the system during shipment.
Front A-arm bushings were squeaking last year, but so far are quiet this year. Will see what happens when weather gets warmer.
What - no wheels getting black from dust from OE brake pads? Happenerd to me just driving around the block after a car wash!
Driver's seat movement is due to a loose bolt? Have to look at this; dealer said "they all do that!"
Wiper blades I change myself with Lexor inserts. In winter, switch to Audi winter blades.
No wet braking delay - nail the brakes in heavy rain and get no brakitn action for a second or more? B*tched to dealer every time I've brought it in; they can't fix it. Out of warranty went to slotted rotors and Pagid pads; really helped but still there to a degree. NEVER had this on old Coupe Quattro.
- Rear wheel bearings
- Have trip computer system? Display slowly dying (one replaced under warranty, this one now going)
Rear washer clogged only when I first received the car; apparently it's the stuff they initially install at the factory to protect the system during shipment.
Front A-arm bushings were squeaking last year, but so far are quiet this year. Will see what happens when weather gets warmer.
What - no wheels getting black from dust from OE brake pads? Happenerd to me just driving around the block after a car wash!
Driver's seat movement is due to a loose bolt? Have to look at this; dealer said "they all do that!"
Wiper blades I change myself with Lexor inserts. In winter, switch to Audi winter blades.
No wet braking delay - nail the brakes in heavy rain and get no brakitn action for a second or more? B*tched to dealer every time I've brought it in; they can't fix it. Out of warranty went to slotted rotors and Pagid pads; really helped but still there to a degree. NEVER had this on old Coupe Quattro.
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