Linford-quattro Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I'm supposed to be picking up a q5 2.0 tdi automatic. But I've found nothing but endless horror storys on how weak the auto box is with the mechatronics failing. It's a facelift model (2012) so I'm hoping someone can tell me they made some sort of improvements from this year, because at the moment I'm thinking of getting the deposit back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I think service history has a part to.plsy in.this. has the gearbox had the relevant fluid changes? But I do appreciate that any electrical.items can fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digo Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 They revised the gear box on the facelift model but yours is an early 2012 it might still have the older box. Had similar concerns when I bought mine, so went for a late 2013 and 20k done box been fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTR Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I have a 2011 TDI auto and the box is fine I'm on 126000miles now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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