Issue ID | 978592 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10510569 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 15/11/12 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Problem one the car was burning through a quart of expensive oil every 300 miles. Took it in,dropped the engine,changed all pistons,removed crankshaft oil seal,faulty high mount brake light,pressure regulating valve all replaced. Car was accelerating with and without hesitation,but dealer duplicated the occurrence and said they fixed. One month later,car smelled like gas and was taking off on it's own brought back dealer could not duplicate. Very bad smell of gas and rapid acceleration -dealer removed engine again replaced all valves,diagnosis purge valve stuck. Suspected injector seal. Replaced 4 injector seals, smell persisted. Replaced intake valve,remove and replace purge valve assembly. Pistons have all been replaced,engine has been completely removed twice, and the transmission is still jumping and the car accelerates by itself. Audi refuses to recognize the problem , i have only 1200 miles left on warranty. I have only had this car 7 months and am afraid to drive but audi offers no options-i asked for extended warranty on the engine and they said no. I have the car in my possession with the acceleration issue and periodically smells of gas. I drive 3 children to and from . |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45607 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PASADENA, CA |
VIN pattern | WAUEFAFL5ANXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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