- Engine / equipment
- Škoda Superb II diesel (1.6 and 2.0 TDI)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2015
- Symptoms
- Faulty EGR unit (a frequent cause of cars left stranded), suspension with worn mounts, springs and dampers, and jerky pull-away with the DSG.
- Possible cause described
- According to the ADAC, the Superb II is average to good in the breakdown statistics and better when younger; a frequent cause of stranded cars is the faulty EGR units (2011–2013). In the German roadworthiness test it has more defect-free cars than average despite the high mileage; only the suspension causes problems now and then. As drawbacks it lists the DSG's jerky pull-away and a very firm suspension.
- Check for the garage
- Ask the garage to look at the EGR and the suspension; test the DSG on gentle pull-aways and ask by VIN about the 2.0 CR TDI high-pressure lines recall.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Skoda
Weak points of the Škoda Superb II diesel according to the ADAC: EGR, suspension and DSG
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Ask the garage to look at the EGR and the suspension; test the DSG on gentle pull-aways and ask by VIN about the 2.0 CR TDI high-pressure lines recall.
What are the symptoms?
Faulty EGR unit (a frequent cause of cars left stranded), suspension with worn mounts, springs and dampers, and jerky pull-away with the DSG.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Skoda
- Engine / equipment
- Škoda Superb II diesel (1.6 and 2.0 TDI)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2015
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Skoda Superb II (3T)2008–2015
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