5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles

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2016 Audi A5 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2016 Audi A5 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 092021

A5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The drive chain broke, causing permanent damage to the engine which requires a complete engine replacement. The car was 5 + years old with 38,000 miles on it and well maintained.

- Plainview, NY, USA

problem #1

May 292019

A5

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A5. While the contact was making a three point turn with the shifter in the reverse position, the vehicle abruptly accelerated forward and moved approximately 3 to 5 feet when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also indicated that the vehicle lost power and would not properly accelerate on several occasions. The cause of the failures was not determined. Audi of eatontown (95 NJ-36, eatontown, NJ) was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Elmont, NJ, USA

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