Electronic stability program audi

For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table. While driving on highway steering system faulted, causing loss of power steering. Rack completely failed. Very very difficult to turn steering wheel. Car only has k miles. Recall 74d5 passenger occupant detection system that has been issued for my car. The representative at the Audi dealership mentioned that they are unable to sell this particular make and model of vehicle because it has a recall for which a repair is not yet available.

Thus, the dealership must send the car directly to auction rather than preparing it for resale. I am concerned about the safety of the vehicle. It is an inconvenience to not be able to use the front passenger seat without fear that there may be a malfunction. Notice: this e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee.

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Thank you. Audi America and its dealers have fail to ensure my safety and fixing my car issues. Audi America sold me a lemon vehicle. Ever since I purchase vehicle it has had issues including stability, wheel wrobbly, and lost of horse power feeling like the car is shutting off on free way.

Took car on hwy and the acceleration didn't work. Had to pool to side and called tow. Found out the tcm has to be replaced and it is very common problem and Audi is charging too much of money. Could not find any part from anywhere unless Audi. Plus, the tcm is the one making the transmission break. While driving on a Sunday, the car reported transmission issues but it stated we could continue driving. The following day, there were multiple systems failure warnings.

This occurred at 54, miles and 49 months since purchase. The car began to lose power but was driven back to the dealership. O-ring failure in A6 3. All of the following lights came on when issue started. Check engine light gearbox mil trac control mil epc light airbag mil hi-speed cooling fan mil tire pressure warning light the transmission would not shift, major lack of power to engine.

Parking brake would also activate by itself. I have experienced this with my ram 4x4 as well. This could be a problem in all cars and trucks. The first throttle valve malfunction happend on July Cost to repair There could have been e major accident if she was rear ended. I called Audi to tell them the part was defective, but they would not listen. That is why I think there should be a recall, to send them a message.

I was driving my car in my work parking lot when a loud beep occurred and my car issued a warning for "parking break malfunction. I immediately stopped driving, engaged the parking brake which worked and disengaged it. I am the second owner of the car and after some research found that the brake module and mmi both had been upgraded by the previous owner.

It's more helpful when slippery conditions mean a loss of control, regardless of whether there's anyone else on the road or not. ESC has made driving easier and less likely to end in a serious accident.

These kinds of numbers have prompted the U. Another 11 percent offered it as optional equipment on cars [source: ConsumerReports. As for Mercedes-Benz, which first used ESC in , all the cars under its corporate umbrella including tiny smart cars and luxurious Maybachs have electronic stability control as standard equipment. For more information about electronic stability control as well as other safety and regulatory devices, follow the links on the next page.

Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Mobile Newsletter chat avatar. Mobile Newsletter chat subscribe. How Electronic Stability Control Works. See more car safety pictures. Electronic Stability Control Explained " ". A test vehicle with its electronic stability control turned off slides over cones during a test in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Electronic Stability Control Components " ". Wheel-speed sensors: One wheel-speed sensor at each wheel measures the speed of the wheel which the computer can then compare to the speed of the engine.

Steering-angle sensors: This sensor, in the steering column, measures the direction the driver intends to aim the car. If it's different than the direction the car is actually traveling, the ESC system will kick in. Rotational-speed sensor: This is also known as the yaw sensor. It's the one in the middle of the car that measures the side-to-side motion of the vehicle.

Benefits of Electronic Stability Control " ". I was told this was not a situation they've seen and no service bulletins existed on the behavior. We have owned the car since new and not experienced this issue before.

The car currently has about 60k miles on it. Fortunately there were no injuries but a loss of power pulling into traffic is a very serious failure. My vehicle completely shut down while I was driving it 60 mph behind a semi truck and between two cement barriers. I have it on video, it is one of my problems I had with my car to say the least. It happened once more while I was not moving, had it in the Audi dealer for the second time. After I brought it home, it wouldn't shut down.

I also have that on video. The videos are too large to upload, but everyone that drives an Audi should see these. I am glad I am alive to tell my story. The car was slipping on ice when there was not that much ice. Then I was told it has an issue with an abs control module.

Vw has recalled this part and so should Audi before injuries and deaths occur. Audi Q7 4. The car behind could barely stop, disturbing the entire traffic. Frequent problems with the esp electronic stabilization program , the esp light will come on and off multiple times, mostly on, along with the malfunction indicator lamp. Took car to the dealer 3 times, did not fix the problem. I was told I am the first one who experienced this kind of problem, and that I am the "guinea pig" for them.

It is clear that this car represents a great potential danger while in traffic. Today, I was almost involved in an accident. How about tomorrow? I currently own a Audi Q7 3. The vehicle is advertised to have the towing ability to tow up to lbs. On three separate occasions while towing a lb aluminum trailer the check engine light came on along with the epc electronic power control light and the car goes into a safe mode which will not allow you to go over rpms.

This problem only occurs while towing for over an hour but when the safe mode is installed the car has no power and with a trailer still hooked up the car has trouble going over 45mph. This is a very dangerous situation especially on the highway when trucks are passing you doing 70mph.

My Q7 was in the dealership three times for this problem and I'm still not satisfied that the problem has been corrected. They downloaded new software to my engine control module which changes the performance of my car but I believe anyone who owns this same vehicle and attempts to tow will find themselves in the same dangerous situation. Most people don't use this type of car to tow with even though they advertise this as a selling point.

All Q7 3. It created a loss of control of the Audi Q7 4. This has happened three times in the pasted miles and 3 months. The selling dealer found no codes and nothing has been resolved. This is not a safe situation for me, and Audi has offered no solution to the dealer tech to date. Table 1. Electronic Stability Control related problems of Audi Q7. Electronic Stability Control problem 1 Beginning at 1, miles happened three times , then again just two days ago at 4, miles, just after starting the car, the electronic waning messages and lights on dash went crazy.

Electronic Stability Control problem 3 Crank pulley hard rubber core or so called harmonic balancer broke and serpentine belt fell off causing to loose power steering and not be able to steer.