Audi TT years to avoid
More than twice the TT's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Audi TT years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Audi TT complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi TT problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical140
- Transmission52
- Engine45
- Airbags26
- Fuel system23
- Tires19
- Suspension14
- Lights14
- Visibility13
- Brakes13
- Body9
- Acceleration8
Most reported problems on the Audi TT
Audi TT problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 92 | 3 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 95 | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 90 | 4 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 65 | 12 | Transmission | 36,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 68 | 14 | Transmission | 24,800 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 90 | 4 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2005 | 77 | 11 | Airbags | 33,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 49 | 25 | Transmission | 55,501 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 72 | 13 | Electrical | 52,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 33 | 38 | Electrical | 60,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 120 | Electrical | 50,000 | 3 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 73 | Electrical | 70,231 | 5 | 2 |
Recalls 12
Questions about the Audi TT
What years of the Audi TT should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Audi TT's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 120, mostly about electrical and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Audi TT?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Audi TT?
Electrical, with 140 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (52) and engine (45).
How many recalls does the Audi TT have?
12 recalls between 2000 and 2016. The 2000 model year has the most, with 5.
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