2009 Audi TT Reliability ReportKeepScore 78/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2009 Audi TT
- Scores 4 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2010 Audi TT earns a 82.
- The system most likely to surface first: dsg (s-tronic) transmission (major severity).
- Has 2 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the power train:automatic transmission.
2009 Audi TT: Buy or Avoid?
The 2009 Audi TT offers an engaging driving experience and premium interior, but it demands diligent maintenance to avoid significant repair costs. While generally well-built, specific drivetrain components and electrical systems can be a source of frustration, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial for long-term satisfaction.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust chassis and build quality
- Engaging driving dynamics
- High-quality interior materials
2009 Audi TT — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2009 Audi TT. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2009 Audi TT
2 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
What breaks on the 2009 Audi TT?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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