Audi A4 cvt failure problems

Filed Sep 28, 2018 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · FL

Cvt transmission total failure - transmission specialist advises that several of the first CVT transmissions released to the public were defective in design and production, and have been upgraded over the years to correct for these early deficiencies. The specialist further advises that audi and saturn are notorious for these defects. In this particular case, the transmission suddenly stopped working while traveling on a major roadway. All of the indicator lights in the gear selector started flashing simultaneously, and the vehicle was left immobile in an extremely dangerous position. Audi quoted more than $8,000 to repair the transmission. The transmission repair was completed by a local transmission expert for a little over $5,000. It is this expert who advised of the long-standing and well-established problems in audi's early CVT transmissions, and said definitively that audi should be required to handle this as a safety and design/manuafacturing defect recall.

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Transmission · 86,500 miles · FL

The constantly variable transmission (CVT) of my 2003 audi a4 cabriolet 1.8t with just 86,000 miles on it is faulty, and has caused my vehicle to stall out on four occasions, twice while attempting to come to a stop at a stop sign and while parking, and twice while operating the vehicle while accelerating at a speed of 35 and 60 MPH, on a city road and once while attempting to merge onto the interstate. The vehicle must be restarted to drive, and has just barely sputtered back to life in my four experiences so far. Audi is aware of the problem, and has settled a class action lawsuit in the past, although the settlement expired more than two years ago leaving owners like myself on the hook for costly repairs, and left with an unsafe vehicle in the mean time. Audi should recall all audi a4 1.8t CVT transmissions from 2003 to 2006 and permentantly solve the problem before someone is seriously injured.

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

My 2003 audi a4 cabriolet has the infamous p0706 code, which is a error code indicating the failure of the transmission control module. In my case, my audi slips while reversing and causes a hazard when I am reversing, especially while in a tight or cluttered spot. It also has the prnd blinking due to the defective transmission control module. Many other audi a4s with CVT transmissions have had this failure, which has LED to a lawsuit. I received a recall letter that stated I would be able to get a free repair, but I was refused because my car had over 100000 miles on it, but the problem occurred long before that. I need to get this problem fixed. Thank you for your time.

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · PA

We are the 2nd owner of an audi a4 convertible, purchased in november of 2010 with 25k miles. Within two years, we began to have problems with the CVT transmission and had to have the TCM replaced, which was later reimbursed by audi as a result of a class-action lawsuit. In january of 2014, at 38k miles, audi diagnosed the transmission as defective and needing replacement, transmission slipping when cold, vehicle shuddering. On complaint to audi, they agreed to cover 50% of the costs, which would be approximately $7,000 which resulted in my wife being afraid to drive the vehicle in cold weather. Replace the transmission at half cost. At 47k miles, again cold weather, the problem has worsened, vehicle often won't reverse and transmission locks up unexpectedly. As the vehicle cannot be driven safely, my wife will not drive it until it is safe again. As there is documented evidence of known issues with this transmission (us district court # cv11-00665 bro agrx), audi should be held responsible for 100% of the costs to repair and CVT transmission which results in a vehicle being unsafe to operate.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · CA

Audi a4 transmissions have a faulty trasmission component, which causes them to fail. Repairs are costly, and are not a guaranteed permenant fix. Driving around in a vehicle (known to the manufacturer) with a transimission waiting to fail is not only extremely unsafe - it's just bad business. Please help institue a recall for all audi vehichles with faulty cvts. A lawsuite settlement was announced in 2013, however, this only covers year models from 2002-2006. Clearly, the CVT transimission is still in production in audi a4s till this day. I drive a 2007 audi a4 with less than 100k miles and is less than 10 years old. My transimission went out on me while trying to reverse out of a driveway on to a highly populated city street, with a slight hill from oncomming traffic - I could of been slammed into from the rear.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · NJ

2003 audi a4 with 6 speed CVT transmission. There is a known issue with the transmission in this vehicle. While driving the car it shifts from first to second very fast even if you ease down on the accelerator, the car lunges forward and jerks. I have came close on several occasions to hitting the car in front of me . I have read several sites including the audi and volks wagon forums and there are also many complaints with exact same issue. This is a safety issue audi should correct.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · NJ

03 audi a4 6 speed auto CVT transmission, this vehicle has known issues with shifting from 1st to 2nd gear too soon. While driving this vehicle from a complete stop on an on ramp on rt 80 I hit the gas and it would shift from first to second and back to first then lurch forward while rolling. While this is going on I am trying to merge on the highway which put my car into the right lane doing about 2 MPH with traffic (which would be a safe distance if this issue didn't happen) having to come to an abrupt stop not to hit my car. This is an known issue with these transmissions and there is no recall on them since new. I have experienced this issue numerous time as many others with this vehicle does. There are numerous forums with consumers complaining of the same issue. This needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Transmission · 38,288 miles · PA

2005 audi a4 cabriolet with 38k miles, CVT transmission slips badly, won't accelerate, loud whining noise when cold. Audi has acknowledged problems with this transmission and extending warranty for 2004 and earlier vehicles, but not 2005 models, as settlement of class action lawsuit for vehicles with the same CVT transmission. Vehicle problem was diagnosed by audi dealership as needing new transmission and provided a quote for replacement re-manufactured transmission ($6,687.00 and tax). Audi USA agreed in writing to assist with the expense by covering 50% of total cost to repair. Vehicle owner concerned about safety and reliability when driving vehicle in cold weather, especially when in traffic.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 130,000 miles · WA

Stopped on a hill at a stop light, went to go and car lunged forward and died. Had to immediately apply brakes, car started again. Has happened multiple times. We are second owner, have only had the car for a year and found that the transmission control module for this vehicle was already replaced at 49,000 miles - under warranty to other owner. Now, at 130k miles we are being told it has to be replaced again. It is a danger to drive as they said the transmission could fail or even the gears could slip causing danger to the passengers. This particular model of audi transmission, known as "multitronic" or "CVT" has numerous complaints and failures. We paid 12k for this car used and have a major malfunction within a year.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · WI

Stopped at stop light in rush hour traffic. Light turned green. Attempted to accelerate- but car just jerked and rocked back and forth and then rolled backward- almost rolling into car behind me. Had to call 911 to redirect traffic and get a tow truck. 2nd incident occurred on 7/12/14: picked car up from service shop. Driving home in rush hour traffic. Stalled at traffic light. Restarted car and it was able to move, but wouldn't shift. Had to make an illegal u-turn to get out of traffic and was able to pull off the side of the road. 3rd incident occurred on 8/12/14: pulling out of driveway and car stopped shifting. Stalled in driveway. Had to get towed and was found to have "no problem" as car was operating when arrived at the service shop. 9/9/14- driving to work in rush hour traffic. Going 35mph up a hill and car stopped shifting. Car was still moving (slowly) and I was able to pull into a residential driveway to get out of traffic. Car would not move after restarting. Tow truck came and towed to service center. All issues related to faulty CVT transmission that audi is aware of, but will not take responsibility for due to the car being over 10 years old (it was 10 years 6 months at the first incident). I have contacted audi USA to discuss these safety concerns with the car stalling in traffic and possible recalls that should be issued, but they have offered no assistance.