Used 2014 Audi Q5 SUV Consumer Reviews
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Not built to last
Audi never again, 05/31/2022
2014 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I wanted to write a review from the perspective of a used car buyer and to give people a real idea of the reliability of these vehicles. So many reviews will talk about the reliability of vehicles in their current model year when all vehicles should be reliable in their first years. The true measure of reliability is the longevity of ownership before the costs to repair exceed the value. For the 2014 Q5 that reliability is not there. The oil consumption issues for which Audi lost a class action lawsuit still persist into this model year, I can personally attest to that. Starting at about 80k miles my Q5 began using oil, more and more with every oil change until by 100k miles it was using a full quart every 600 miles. The reason people say the newer model years do not have oil consumption issues is that newer model years typically don't have that many miles yet. The issue stems from poorly designed piston rings which require replacement to fix this issue. The CV axle boots needed to be replaced at about 90k miles, the timing chain needed to be replaced (a cost of $3k) at 120k miles. The camshaft then needed to be replaced at 128k miles. So basically a total engine rebuild by 128k miles and my experience is not unique. I didn't immediately have the camshaft replaced on my vehicle after just shelling out $3k for the timing chain and was then met with catastrophic engine failure - vehicle totally done (cost to fix exceeding vehicle value) at 128k miles and 8 years old. If you are leasing these vehicles or buying brand new with no plans to keep much longer than the warranty than you can consider this a reliable vehicle. For anyone thinking of owning one of these the length of time that most modern vehicles can last before repair costs exceed value, think again.
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Paid a lot of money for a break down vehicle
Tony Petreski, 09/13/2018
updated 09/16/2019
2014 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
Ahhh where do I begin! This was my second Audi, had a 2012 and had issues around 30,000 miles with oil consumption, breaks squeaking, things falling a part on the inside console so I traded it in after 2 years and got the 2014 model, what an idiot! The 2014 started to have oil consumption just like the 2012 model, and at 85,000 miles the timing chain started to have an issue, so I called Audi and they told me that the car has only 50,000 miles warranty and after that I'm on my own to pay for repairs, so I'm warning everyone out there not to purchase any of the vehicles that Audi makes or is affiliated with unless you like getting your new car fixed and paying for it.
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Love our new Audi Q5
Todd Whitmer, 06/19/2017
2014 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of shopping around for about three months. Found this immaculate Audi Q4 at our Lancaster Mercedes dealership. It was a leased car trade in - super shape and the dealership could not be more inspiring, helpful and great to work with. After 3 months I found the car for us.
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Q5 Quality Has Gone Down Significantly
audi4me2, 10/04/2014
2014 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
Bought my 1st Q5 in 2010 (3.2, in Canada), and had to sell when we went overseas. Came back to US and leased a Q5 again since 1st time it was so great. But things have just gone downhill for Q5 quality: - Check engine light came at 3000 miles - Multiple trips to dealer to fix it - Rear tire starting showing low pressure - Again, multiple trips to fix it - Other rear tire BURST...yes just BURST on the highway at high speed....lucky to be not hurt - Stayed for 30 mins on hold before Audi roadside assistance could finally help - Got home and dealer basically not even responding to have the tire replaced ! No am not talking free....but a fully paid one from me? wtf !
Brakes at 31,000 Miles
srubin415, 05/05/2014
2014 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
54 of 78 people found this review helpful
At 31,000 miles, the dash indicator screen told me I needed brake pads. Over a third of those miles were put on during 2 road trips. Yet when I questions Audi both at the dealer level and at the corporate level, I was told that on the Q5 & Q7 models, the brake pads must be replaced around 25,000 to 30,000 miles. I have owned many automobiles including 5 other Audi cars. I have never had to replace brakes at 25 - 35,00 miles