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2 out of 5 stars

oil consumption

john k, 07/06/2019
updated 07/09/2021
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Much the same problem thatother people have complained about I was told it needed new pistons and rings to correct the problem at a cost of $4523.00. This is on a vehicle with 82,000 miles on it After reading some of the other reviews and asking Audi to help with the cost, they refused. I have read the problem is with the 2.0 L engines, it seems to me with this many complaints about the same problem Audi would issue a recall to fix the problem, BUT NO!!! The ironic part of this is I have owned an A6 and a TT with no issues, I will not buy another Audi.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Worst car I've ever owned

Sam, 02/25/2019
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

I'm just going to make this simple. I purchased the car with 56k miles, 1 owner, no accidents. Towed 12 times in 6 months. $2200. Catastrophic engine failure $5000. 3 Injectors failed $1200. Drain plugs clogged flooding interior $900. 1 quart of oil every 150 miles. All 4 ignition coils failed twice $500. Spark plugs changed twice $150. Terrible wind noise. Squeak from sunroof is irritating. Owned this thing for 6 months. Never purchasing another audi ever again. By far the most unreasonable car I have ever owned.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Disappointed Beyond Belief

unhappywill, 04/13/2014
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
50 of 60 people found this review helpful

After purchasing 4 Audi's from the same dealership I am at a loss for words. We bought an extended warranty to 100,000 miles. We had ongoing issues with oil and at 82,000 miles the pistons were replaced. At 103,000 they now tell us, after all services were performed at the dealership,there is a problem with the engine compression. They say it is our problem. Wow, I spent over $42,000 on a car that now will require a new engine and is over the warranty by 3,000 miles. I thought Audi was a premium brand that stood behind its product and appreciated a loyal customer. I guess 4 car purchases does not count for much these days. I don't think I'll be buying nor recommending Audi ever again

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Look Out BMW and Mercedes

altoberst, 01/04/2011
2011 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful

I ordered a Premium Plus 2011 exactly to my specs with B&O stereo (worth every penny), 19" wheels, hitch, and navigation. Quartz Gray w/ Cinnamon interior. The Q-5 blew away my expectations. With 12,000+ miles it is consistently delivering 28 mpg on the highway. Amazing! Also ordered special Audi package 20" wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asymetrico all-season aftermarket tires on it. WOW! The car tracks like an arrow and looks fantastic. The interior functions are laid out better than any vehicle I have ever driven. Don't need to take your eyes off the road for any reason.

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5 out of 5 stars

First rate ride

dharper, 12/19/2010
2011 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I just traded in my wife's 2008 Platnium Toyota Sequoia for this small more manageable Audi. Having been a fan of Audi's for the last few years, I drive an A8L, thought she would enjoy being able to step into, instead of climbing up into, a luxury vehicle. She is extremely satisfied with how the car handles, the excellent visibility, and the smooth power train, not to mention the upgrade to the bang and olfsen sound system. Audi is the vehicle to challenge all others.

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