The allroad ranks 11th in reliability out of 28 Audi models. Its overall PainRank™ of 2.84 is based on relative complaint analysis from 14 owner complaints sent to CarComplaints.com over 9 model years.
The allroad has 3 generations and we'd recommend avoiding the 2nd generation which runs from 2001–2004.
We've pulled together a list of the most widespread problems that allroad owners have to deal with.
Audi's EA888 2.0-liter engine has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain. The loose chain is to blame for multiple occurances of catastrophic engine failure. Audi was forced to offer settlement offers, including an extended war…
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Generations are groups of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways. The allroad has 3 generations available in North American markets.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.
Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.
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There appears to be a settlement on the horizon for Audi owners who have either had or are concerned about timing chain damage. According to the terms, reimbursement amounts will be determined based on the age of the vehicle, how many miles are on the odometer and if the timing chain tensioner, timing chain or engine was replaced.
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