Timing Chain Failed

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,280
Average Mileage:
103,350 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace engine (1 reports)
  2. replace timing chain (1 reports)
2015 Audi Q3 engine problems

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2015 Audi Q3 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 142022

Q3 Premium Plus 2.0t

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,000 miles

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

Timing chain was about to fail and needed to be replaced, according to the dealership.

- Patrick G., Columbia, SC, US

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problem #1

Jan 112021

Q3 Premium Plus 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,665 miles

I purchased the vehicle in May 2018 In 10/2018, and while still under warranty it left me stranded. It started to shake as I was driving, due to a broken spring valve. Audi took the engine apart and repair the problem. All was well until 1/18/21, when I was on the freeway and the vehicle started to shake.

Turns out the timing chain jumped. Towed it to the Audi dealing where they would charge me $12,000 for a new engine. I called American Audi hoping and praying they could pay a portion and after a week waiting they responded with a NO.

I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic who replaced the engine for 9k. I didn't have the title to salvage it, not sure what else I could have done. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY AN AUDI!!!

- lmejia2117lm, Modesto, US

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