2010 Audi S4 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 42 complaints for the 2010 Audi S4, 58% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 58% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The transmission begins to jerk and slam causing the vehicle to accelerate just prior to stopping in stop/go traffic. Noticed that this happens only after driving in stop/go situations and usually around 5MPH. Also clanks/jerks while in reverse. Dealer keeps saying they cannot reproduce.
Car slammed into different gear, wasn't able to shift into 2nd and threw gearbox malfunction and TPMS errors. Thankfully I was near home and able to make it there without an accident or being stranded, but my car is now immobile. I spoke with audi and they said it will likely be a $4k repair (mechatronics unit). After researching this more, it seems to be a common problem with these cars. It can happen at any time and can be extremely dangerous.
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