Has Volkswagen sorted all of the DSG issues?
I remember reading about several issues with the Volkswagen group DSG gearbox. I recall many saying they were best to be avoided. However I believe this was the previous sven-speed incarnation, and the current six-speed version has addressed these issues. Is this the case? If not, what would you recommend?
Asked on 29 June 2016 by Andrew
Answered by
Honest John
The six-speed wet clutch maintenance DSG is reasonably reliable as long as the fluid is replaced every three years. Same goes for the longitudinal seven-speed s-tronic in Audi A4s, A5s, Q5s, A7s and A8s. The problem box was the seven-speed dry clutch no maintenance DSG fitted to lower powered engines. This is now gradually being replaced throughout the VAG range by a new seven-speed wet clutch maintenance DSG/s-tronic. I recommend the less efficient but far more reliable five-speed and six-speed torque converter automatics fitted by Honda and Mazda and even own one myself.
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