Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Audi A4 - part 2

I have an 1998 Audi A4 turbo. While driving in June of this year the car just stopped. I took it to Audi and was informed that the timing belt had snapped and because of the malfunction pistons and valves were damaged. The estimate of reapair was over $6200. 00 the scheduled replacement in the owners manual is for 115,000 miles, this occured at 76,000 miles. I was made aware that Audi is now recommending replacing the timing chain and tensioner at 80,000. Although they have been aware of this problem for more than 5 years, they have not notified nor plan to notify owners of this problem. They will not assist with the repair and the only solution is to take them to small claims court.

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While driving the timing belt failed. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Without warning, the timing belt on my 1998 Audi A4 failed, resulting in serious engine damage and leaving my family stranded in the mountains. Audi has know about the defective timing belt problem for years, and has done nothing to fix the problem or notify customers. Mazda had a very similar problem with some of their timing belts (see NHTSA recall no. 00v134/Mazda recall no. 92007); why hasn't Audi recalled the cars and fixed this problem??.

Time belt failure at 65k miles while driving 65 mph on highway caused over $5k in repairs. Dealer recommended looking at other repair centers because it could not look at the car for 7 days because the backlog of other Audi's with same problem. Internet search found 10 other timing belt failures ranging from 45k to 98k on similar models. Known issue with Audi corp of America.

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At approximately 68,800 miles the timing belt on my Audi A4 1. 8t quattro broke as I was pulling into traffic. This occured approximately 6 weeks after the expiration of the manufacturers extended warranty. The auto has been meticulously maintained since its purchase and has all the pertinent service records. The current repair estimate is $4,000 to $5,000. The current recommended replacement interval for the timing belt by Audi is 90,000 to 105,000 miles. Audi USA currently will not provide any assistance in the repair of this vehicle. I have performed some internet research and aside from the 2 complaints on the NHTSA website I have found numerous similar complaints of aud A4 and vw passat 1. 8t timing belts breaking well in advance of the 90,000 miles service interval. This appears to be a manufacturers defect and the vw Audi should be responsible for the repair of this problem I believe. Fortunately for me I was not hit as my car failed pulling into traffic. I believe this defect poses a significant risk should it fail at an inopportune moment.

Sudden & catastrophic failure of bearing/pulley of main timing belt, while driving at 70 mph on a busy interstate highway. Vehicle had fewer than 55k miles on odometer and was well maitained. Such failure can cause instantaneous destruction of the engine, with resultant loss of control and/or sudden and rapid decceleration, possibly causing a catastrophic collision. The loss of the bearing causes the main timing belt to shift position and/or to snap, causing the engine valves to move out-of-sync with the engine pistons or to stop moving altogether. The pistons then collide with the valves, causing engine destruction. Failure occurs without warning and instantaneously. There are no signs of impending failure that one can observe during a vehicle inspection. In my case, engine failure did not occur, but there was a loss of power. I was able to drive directly to a dealer for repair. The technician who did the repair said that, in my case, I was extremely lucky and that only slippage had occured, and that the slippage was just below the point at which engine destruction would have occurred. This technician was from germany (as was the vehicle), and he said that premature failure of this bearing (and/or associated water pump) is a common problem with this vehicle. He also said that in germany a recall was ordered by the government as they considered the failure premature, frequent, and that it could result in serious injury or death, as the engine could easily destruct at highway speeds, causig a collision. An internet search reveals dozens of reports of premature failure of this belt/pulley/water-pump system on this vehicle. (1998 Audi A4 2. 8l quattro automatic).

1998 Audi A4 1. 8t fully maintained timing belt failure causing catastrophic engine damage. Service manual calls for timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles. Failure occurred at 76,000 miles. Audi USA refusal to gather service info or compensate for loss and provided no avenue for appeal or escalation of the case. Audi USA had made no effort to inform drivers of this problem.

The timing belt failed at 48,000 miles causing major engine damage. All sources state this belt does not have to be replaced until 90,000-105,000 miles.

While driving at 60 mph on the highway timing belt broke. This caused the pistons to warp and break. This incident has happened four times since consumer owned the vehicle. Manufacturer and dealer were informed of the problem.

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Timing belt tensioner failed at 59,016 miles. Recommended replacement of both tensioner and belt on a 2001 A4 1. 8t quattro per owner's manual is 105,000 miles. All recommended services had been done on schedule by same dealer. This car is only used as commuter transportation and is primarily driven on freeways.

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Audi A4 1. 8t q timing belt tensioner failed at 75,000 causing catastrophic engine damage. Service interval published by Audi is no earlier than 90,000mi. Tensioner failure is known defect and has been redesigned by Audi, yet Audi will not acknowledge the defect. Audi claims no responsibility nor have they published any TSB alerting people to have this part replaced early.

I am the owner of a 1998 Audi A4 1. 8t car. My complaint is my timing belt gave out on the vehicle at 48,643 mls. The owners manual states that the belt should be good for 90,000 mls. My second comlaint is that the tie rods on the front end. Of the vehicle need to be replaced. These items should not be giving out on a vehicle with such low mileage. I have not received any notices about any recalls.

My timing belt failed at 69000 miles and caused engine damage (replacement of heads). Total repair cost came to $4000. Seems to be a common failure prior to the recommended 90k change interval. I tried scheduling the changing of the timing belt at 6800 miles but was told to wait by an Audi service department. Currently working with Audi for repayment.

The vw/Audi 1. 8t engine has been experiencing an alarming number of premature timing belt failures, causing instantaneous power failure and catastrophic valve train damage. (search Audiworld. Com for timing belt failure. ) failures have occurred as low as 45k miles. Mine went at 90k miles although the service manual makes no mention of scheduled replacement. If this had happened while passing or on the interstate, a serious accident could have occurred. These vehilcles should be recalled or at least Audi should notify the owners of the problem. The timing belts should be replaced to avoid a potential fatal accident. There is also a known timing belt tensioner problem in pre-2000 model year cars that causes failure.

Leaking water pump caused timing belt to fail causing $8500 engine damage on a 1999 Audi A4 with only 28k miles.

The timing belt broke, which caused damaged to the engine.

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Timing belt tensioner failed causing replacement of timing belt and tensioner at 40000. Known issue with Audi that tensioner fails as they have a replacement kit with new type of tensioner. Yet, will not cover cost of replacement of failed tensioner or timing belt.

Timing belt tensioner failed at 64k. Mechanic said that the timing belt was virtually under no tension and would have failed immediately if not caught by a vibrating sound from idle to 2200rpm.

Water pump went out, causing the timing belt to fail. Failing timing belt caused it to jump but luckly it didn't cause any engine interference.

While driving the vehicle timing gear belt broke, causing to pull out of the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.

While driving at 65mph vehicle timing belt broke, causing rapid loss of speed. Dealer has been notified. Consumer stated owners manual recommended timing chain be replaced at 90,000 miles however timing chain broke at 72,000 miles. Dealer replaced broken timing chan, tensioner and bent valves.

While driving at highway speeds vehicle lost all power and was stuck on dangerous freeway overpass. Dealer diagnosed problem and informed consumer that timing belt tensioner had broken, and caused extensive engine damage. Engine has to be replaced. Audi dealer quote on parts alone is over $6900. Dt.

While driving, the vehicle stalled on the road due to timing belt failure resulting in major engine damage.

While driving at highway speeds vehicle lost all power. Dealer has been contacted, and informed consumer that timing belt tensioner had broken, and caused extensive engine damage. Engine has to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Timing belt had to be replaced at 60,000 miles which interfered with engine valves, valves were bent. While traveling the engine stopped running. Vehicle was towed to the mechanic and identified that the starter was broken. The starter was replaced but further diagnosis led to finding that the timing belt broke which caused the starter to fail, bending valves and damaging the head. All were replaced.

Timing belt broke & caused major engine damage.

While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled, either timing belt or timing belt tensioner was cause for stalling.

I have contacted Audi of America several times because I do not feel I should be responsible for the charges incurred of approximately $4000. Due to the fact the new tensionser purchased from the dealer is totally different then the original and due to the failed tensioner / timing belt damaged my cylinder head and valves.

While driving about 50 mph all of a sudden engine stalled. Then, vehicle was towed, and a techinician said it was a broken timing belt. Consumer believed that this was too early to happen.

1999 Audi A4 1. 8t quattro, VIN: waucb28d8xa080742 timing belt failed while driving. Maintenance schedule recommends replacement of this belt at the interval of 105,000 miles. This failure occured at 67,600 miles one month after warranty ran out (per Audi, carfax indicates car still under warranty). This extremely early failure suggests a manufacturer defect exists with this engine. Audi advocate investigating at this time, but has suggested that this manufacturer defect will not be covered by Audi. I disagree, this should be covered as an unacceptable failure, impossible to avoid by consumer, as I would never have guessed to replace at an earier time, let alone, at 50% of manufacturer"s recommended interval.