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Audi is the sports and luxury vehicle brand produced by German car maker Volkswagen. Audi sedans and wagons come with a trans-axle type transmission with longitudinally-oriented engine engaged by a multitronic or tiptronic gear system.
Overall, since its introduction in 1994, the Audi A8 --- a full-size luxury sedan from German automaker Audi AG --- has had few common or significant problems. Some A8 vehicles, however, may have a significant issue concerning their transmissions.
The Audi A8 made its debut in model year 1997 and is considered the company's flagship luxury sedan. This model competes with the BMW 750 and Lexus LS 460. The second generation of the Audi A8 began with the 2004 model year and ended with the 2010 model. The 2011 A8 is fully redesigned with a new exterior style, new interior and better fuel economy. As a luxury brand, Audi has a fair reputation for reliability, though there are still some issues to note over the history of this vehicle.
Audi was late to the full-size SUV market, introducing the seven-passenger Q7 in 2007. But being late doesn't mean it was a last-minute thought. The Audi Q7 is well built and is listed as having minimal brake problems by MSN Autos. However, the brakes are wear-and-tear components that can fall prey to common problems.
Introduced in 1994, the Audi A6 is a midsize luxury car from German automaker Audi AG. Some of Audi A6 models from year to year have common transmission problems. That might be something to consider when purchasing a used A6. The more you know about each model's issues, the better your purchase decision can be.
The A4 is a compact executive car produced by German automaker Volkswagen and is sold through its Audi division. Between 2001 and 2009, the A4 was offered as a convertible based on the B6 and B7 body styles. Despite Audi's reputation for quality and generally good reliability and safety ratings for the A4 convertible, there are several common problems that owners and potential buyers should be aware of.
