2008 Audi A4: engine failure

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Engine · 34,000 miles · IL

At 33,000 miles car epc light was illuminated. Took car to independent service station and reading could not be attained for any trouble code. Within 2 weeks just started driving the car. Oil pressure light came on. Car died and would not start. Had car towed to service station. Was informed that the engine computer needed to be replaced. Once replaced they realized that the engine crankshaft has seized. Engine needed to be replaced (with only 34,000 miles on the care and regular maintenance). Called audi dealership and was told that the car was too old and that they would not even bring the issue to the manufacturer. We had the engine replaced through local service station. Service station suggested that when they researched they found that this was a common issue on the a4 2.0t. We realize that the car is 10 years old, but at 34,000 miles a cars engine should not need to be replaced. Audi should take responsibility for the engine issues.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 101,000 miles · MA

I was driving on rout 62 with my 16 year old niece and my car felt like it went into neutral, the lights on the dash started flashing. The brake pedal felt tight but I was able to pull over without causing an accident. It keeps happening and I am afraid to drive. (especially knowing there is an open recall because my airbags may not work or worse, cause severe injury due to metal shrapnel) I also read that my car has a hidden defect that the timing chain can go at any time, causing catastrophic engine failure. I brought it to an independent volkswagen audi mechanic where they did a diagnostic. He told me to bring it to someplace that specializes in transmissions.I looked in my owners manual and under transmissions. It says if this happens drive it to your nearest audi shop. I emailed audi because I read that there were recalls and technical service bulletins about the diagnostic code p0606. I saw that there are many class action lawsuits and complaints all about the same problem with my car. I can't wait years for a class action lawsuit. I live in new england and it's getting cold. This is my only car. I bought 6 months ago, in november. I have done all the service and maintenance recommended by audi. What ever it is that is wrong with my car, audi has fixed other cars but not fixing mine and my car. I take excellent care of my car, inside and out. It has been serviced at every recommend milage date. Nothing has ever gone neglected. My car is completely inoperable and it is due to defects that were made during manufacturing. I do not trust audi customer service or the audi service center.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Engine · NC

June 4 2016 my vehicle stalled while driving on the freeway. Per audi dealer the cause is engine failure as the oil pump has a tendency to go bad causing no compression in the engine. The vehicle used synthetic oil and had its oil changed frequently including having to add additional oil as it was burning through oil quickly which appears to be common in these vehicles. The camshaft also needed replacing within one year after purchasing the vehicle. There is a fault in the engines and such breakdowns should not occur. Audi has quoted $14000 to fix and offered no financial support or further explanation.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 95,550 miles · CA

Problem with my vehicle is the high pressure fuel pump and camshaft. Apparently there has been a warranty for 2007 and older models and I was also told by a dealer that 2009 and new models were covered. The warranty was an extended to 10 years/120,000 miles for this issue. I called corporate also to see if there may have been a mistake at the dealer that my vehicle was not covered and they said it was not mistake. Whats astounding is that the same issue my vehicle has is what is covered in previous and later years for the exact same vehicle as mine. My mechanic advised me that the system is failing and it is only a matter of time I start experiencing loss of power and other engine issues. I don't know if I am writing this to the correct department however any assistance in making this issue known and even forcing audi's hand to take responsibility of this issue would be greatly appreciated. The vehicle is a wonderful vehicle but to be told about and also reading about other owner's experiencing this issue and saying that their vehicle just stalled and lost complete power or that the camshaft broke into pieces causing engine failure in addition to fuel failure is scary. Again it looks like this is a big problem that has been ignored for years. Maybe forcing a recall will correct their manufacturing problem with the affected vehicles.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Engine · 59,000 miles · NY

The vehicle had a long standing oil consumption problem commonly known on this model and year vehicle which audi acknowledged by authorizing a repair. As a result, audi of america and schmitt's audi in bowmansville, ny agreed to replace the engine piston rings to address this problem. Although I reported the problem multiple times during the warranty period, audi did not agree to perform the repairs until after the warranty expired. The engine was taken apart by schmitt's in october 2013 at just under 57k miles, the timing belt was removed and the piston rings were replaced. However, approx. 3,000 miles later, on june 30th, while driving 60 MPH on I-90 the timing belt snapped without notice, causing bent valves and major engine failure. The car came to a stop in the middle of the highway split with rte. 219 which was a very dangerous situation. The police had to come to provide protection from traffic. Schmitt's was the last to touch the engine but denied responsibility for the belt failure and stated that the timing belt was defective. Audi of america denied that the belt was defective, even though according to the 2008 audi maintenance schedule the belt was not due to be changed until 110k miles. The belt broke at roughly half the mileage it was recommended to be changed at. Audi denied all responsibility for the $4200 engine repair cost and stated I was out of warranty therefore no coverage was available. I had extensive communications with audi president [xxx] office and with schmitt's audi over a 6+ week period trying to resolve the issue, to no avail. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).