angus1000

I've seen some posts that the steering vibration issue was present on some 2009 and 2008 models. I'm looking to get an A5 very soon. Is the vibration present on any of these versions (in the U.S.)?

2010 A5 3.2 coupe/cabriolet
2010 A5 2.0T coupe/cabriolet
2011 A5 2.0T coupe/cabriolet

I did read that it could be due to tire balancing or control arms. I'm just wondering if the issue may still be present on newer A5s.

Thanks,
Angus

Low J.

I have it on my 2011 Coupe. The dealer says they don't feel it so I've just been living with it. It really only rears it's head at highway speed.

A5_4GP

No vibration on my 2011 S5 Coupe with Drive select. Had a slight pull to the right that was fixed at the 5000 mile service.

Audi S5 TC

It sounds like you are yet another North American Audi financier, leaser or owner on an Audi message board that either has a lemon, an incompetent dealer or any combination of both, Low J.

Love My A5

I had horrible vibrations. I told my dealer and the service managers answer? "All Audis vibrate. It's because of the Quattro."

mdernst

Wow. Time to call Audi of America and inquire as to whether or not that response is acceptable to them.

Or find another dealer for service.

Mike

hwks1

Mine did it until I had just over 10k miles on the tires... then just went away. Dealer refused to do anything so I just learned to hate the car.

Vibration will only be the first issue you encounter with your car.

beerme1

Anything you care to sxpound on? We are seriuosly looking at an
A5 right now and have some reservations.

Audi S5 TC

Go for it. Don't rely on what a few disgruntled, judgmental North American Audi financiers, leaser and owners on the Audi message boards have to say. They don't know all (much less than haf, as a matter of fact) of the facts. Here are the facts from another message I posted a few minutes ago.

In dependability, durability, quality, reliability, satisfaction and service, the following is what dragged down Audi in Consumer Reports-or CR for short and True Delta-or TD for short. Screw what JD Power & Associates-or JD P&A for short and Strategic Vision-or SV for short have to say unless what they have to say 100% matches what CR and TD have to say. Overseas, Audi, for the most part, is one of the best in dependability, durability, quality, reliability, safety, satisfaction, security and service.

There are a lot of problems with all versions of the 2005 and early build 2006 A6s as well as the 2009 to 2011 A6 3.0T. These 2005 to 2011 A6s are 80% of Audi's North American A6 sales (and, therefore, 80% of CR's and TD's North American A6 data). Otherwise, the A6/S6 is one of the best since mid build 2006.

There are a lot of problems with the 2005 A8 4.2 and 2004 and 2005 A8L 4.2. these A8s and A8Ls are 80% of Audi's North American A8 and A8L sales (and, therefore, 80% of CR's and TD's A8 and A8L data. Otherwise, the A8/A8L/S8 is one of the best since 2006.

There are a lot of problems with the 4.2 and 3.0T versions of the Q7 for all model years. These versions of the Q7 are are 80% of Audi's North American Q7 sales (and, therefore, 80% of CR's and TD's North American Q7 data). The Q7 is also near the bottom of it's class in most areas of performance. Otherwise, the Q7 is one of the best (since introduction).

There are a lot of problems with the 3.2 version of the 2009 and early build 2010 Q5. The 3.2 version of the 2009 and early build 2010 Q5 are 80% of Audi's North American Q5 sales (and, therefore, 80% of CR's and TD's North American Q5 data). Otherwise, the Q5 is one of the best (since introduction).

There are a lot of problems with all versions of the 2007 to 2009 A3. All versions of the 2007 to 2009 A3 are 80% of Audi's North American A3 sales (and, therefore, 80% of CR's and TD's North American A3 data). Otherwise, the A3 is one of the best (2007 and 2010+).

There are a lot of problems with all versions of the 2008 to 2010 TT. All versions of the 2008 to 2010 TT are 80% of Audi's North American TT sales (and, therefore, 80% of CR's and TD's North American TT data). Otherwise, the TT is one of the best (2008 and 2011+).

The steering and front suspension issues with the 2009 and early build 2010 A4s, 2010 and early build 2011 S4s, 2008, 2009 and early build 2010 A5s and S5 and the water pump issues with the early build and some mid build 2010 S4s and S5 convertibles are nowhere near as bad as North American Audi financiers, leasers and owners on AudiWorld and other Audi message boards would lead (or mislead) people to believe. However, these problems are enough to only allow for average instead of above average or much above average ratings from CR and TD for the 2009+ A4, 2010+ S4 and A5 and S5 that they would otherwise get.

Like most other Audis from 2005 to present, the 2009+ A4 and 2010+ S4 have safety and security at or near the top of their classes. The 2009+ A4 and 2010+ S4 are recommended by CR and TD. Until there are crash tests for the A5/S5/RS 5 in North America, CR and TD cannot recommend the A5/S5/RS 5.

The problems with the 2005.5 to 2008 A4/S4/RS 4 are nowhere near as bad as North American Audi financiers, leasers and owners on AudiWorld and other Audi message boards would lead (or mislead) people to believe. However, these problems are enough to only allow for average instead of above average or much above average ratings from CR and TD for the 2005.5 to 2008 A4/S4/RS 4 that they would otherwise get.

Like most other Audis from 2005 to present, the 2005.5 to 2008 A4/S4/RS 4 have safety and security at or near the top of their classes.

Love My A5

I could not agree more. Mine vibrated constantly. My stereo cut in and out randomly (like many others here). Both of my windows made horrible sounds and had regulators replaced more than once (this created excessive wind and water leaks because the dealer never aligned the correctly), my heat and a/c would randomly not come on. My favorite issue- Wipers would randomly shut off and would not respond to any position on the wiper stalk, leaving me sitting in the break down lane of the highway cursing my choice to buy an Audi.

Enough was enough and I traded it for another brand and could not be happier with my decision. Don't listen to the guy who quotes Consumer Reports. My A5 was the most unreliable squeaky, noisy, piece of crap I ever spent 48k on. I will never buy another Audi, nor will I allow any family member.