2005 Audi A4 power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Audi A4 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 1, 2017
“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…”
filed Feb 6, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 5 | 11% |
| 2017 A4 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 A4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 A4 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 A4 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 A4 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 A4 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 A4 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 A4 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 A4 | 14 | 5% |
| 2004 A4 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 A4 | 43 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Audi A4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.