2001 Audi TT Quattro Roadster review from North America

Timing belt failed at 77,000 miles causing engine damage.

Mass Airflow Sensor Failed.

Combination Valve Failed.

Turbo cooling oil return lines leaked.

Instrument Cluster seriously malfunctioned and required replacement.

Headlight Assembly failed and replaced.

Turn signal relay replaced.

Heated mirror switch replaced.

Fuel Sender pumps failed and required replacement.

Ball joints worn prematurely and required replacement.

Engine mount disintegrated and required replacement.

Axel seal leaked and replaced.

Window seals leak when it rains.

Leather seats were permanently damaged by exposure to one brief rain shower.

This vehicle handles well - when it runs. Two failures have left me stranded on the side of the road in less than 8 months. Many other failures have required lengthy and expensive repairs. I would never buy another Audi or Volkswagen. I purchased this vehicle with about 55,000 miles on it and it now has around 77,000. All of these problems have occurred since my purchase.

Car is very sluggish off the line and remains so until approximately 3,000 RPM. Car is far heavier than I expected and absolutely must be equipped with very good all season tires or dedicated snow tires if it will be driven in the winter. Fuel economy is good (27-30 MPG) between 55 and 65 MPH, but drops into the low 20s or lower when driven around town or at higher highway speeds.