2004 Audi TT: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · CA

The transmission slips violently between 2 nd and 3 rd gear. There was a complete loss of power with the pedal down completely. After research have discovered that the design of these triptonic transmissions which can be switched from manual to automatic are faulty and costly to repair. I am considering a valve body replacement which may or may not fix the problem. Audi does not stand behind their product. This is a common problem among audi owners.

Filed Feb 27, 2011 · Electrical · 32,000 miles · NJ

In november of 2010, I was driving in my 2004 1.8 audi tt at approximately 45 miles per hour. Without warning, the car lost all power in the middle of the road. Fortunately, the car lost power at 1:00 am or I may have been easily hit/killed by the heavy flow of daytime traffic. As it turns out, there was an ignition coil recall on my vehicle. I never received notice of such recall and as a result, was put in danger by operating a vehicle with a known defect and suffered over two thousand dollars in related repair expense. The mechanic at audi told me my fuel pump, collant temp sensor, crank sensor and ignition coil needed to be replaced. He was quite surprised the the previous audi dealership did not correct the recall during routine service. My vehicle was perfectly maintained, serviced by an audi dealership and had approximately 32,000 miles. Failure of audi to notify me of the recall and failure of the audi dealership to correct the ignition coil during routine service could have resulted in grave injury. Both audi corp and the individual audi dealership displayed a careless disregard for my safety and any others who may have been impacted by my vehicle failure.

Filed Feb 27, 2011 · Electrical · 32,000 miles · NJ

In november of 2010, I was driving in my 2004 1.8 audi tt at approximately 45 miles per hour. Without warning, the car lost all power in the middle of the road. Fortunately, the car lost power at 1:00 am or I may have been easily hit/killed by the heavy flow of daytime traffic. As it turns out, there was an ignition coil recall on my vehicle. I never received notice of such recall and as a result, was put in danger by operating a vehicle with a known defect and suffered over two thousand dollars in related repair expense. The mechanic at audi told me my fuel pump, coolant temp sensor, crank sensor and ignition coil needed to be replaced. He was quite surprised that the previous audi dealership did not correct the recall during routine service. My vehicle was perfectly maintained, serviced by an audi dealership and had approximately 32,000 miles. Failure of audi to notify me of the recall and failure of the audi dealership to correct the ignition coil during routine service could have resulted in grave injury. Both audi corp and the individual audi dealership displayed a careless disregard for my safety and any others who may have been impacted by my vehicle failure.

Filed Mar 30, 2010 · Transmission · 51,500 miles · 00

Recently purchased an audi tt 3.2 v6 2004 dsg model. 51k on the clock. Whilst driving along the motorway suddenly the car seems like its been thrown into neutral and a sudden loss of power. No warning, no engine management light, nothing. This keeps happending sporadically approx twice a day and according to audi it seems as though im going to have to cough up for a new gearbox which I deem to be totally unacceptable. Surely this must require audi to review the dsg gearbox.???

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · IL

2004 audi tt roadster dsg/mechatronic unit failure. Engine shifted into 1st gear on 294 northbound while driving 55 MPH in the center lane! Lost all power and prayed that I could get to the shoulder without being hit. Road the should in 1st gear with hazards on until I could exit and limp my way to the dealer. Estimated repair $25000.00 I have been unemployed since sept 2009. Maybe I should have been hit and killed! Just put $710.00 in rear brakes and new wipers on. This repair is insane. The unit should be recalled. I could have lost my life as well as my passenger which was my mother! No warning of any kind to alert you that something is going to happen. Very very scary!!!