Dry-clutch DSG mechatronic failure
Attaches to DQ200-7DSG at gearbox level · Transmission · carried by 63 variants across 29 chassis
Overview
Dry-clutch DSG mechatronic failure is a common fault recorded against DQ200-7DSG at gearbox level, typically from 80–180k km. It shows up as juddering at low speed, harsh or refused engagement, warning lights, or a car that won't select a gear. Where it's documented, the repair runs €1,200–€2,800 (mechatronic or clutch pack at a specialist, costs dated 2026-07), and it can be checked before you buy. 63 variants across 29 chassis in this database inherit it.
What happens
Symptom. Juddering at low speed, harsh or refused engagement, warning lights, or a car that won't select a gear.
Cause. The seven-speed dry-clutch unit's mechatronic and clutch packs wear, and the clutches are far less tolerant of stop-start use than the wet-clutch six-speed.
Sources. specialist reports · owner surveys
How to check it
On the drive
Drive from cold in traffic. Judder pulling away, hesitation between first and second, or a jolt on the overrun are all this. Ask for the service history. These need fluid and clutch adaptation work.
Include low-speed manoeuvring, not just an open road.
Every variant that carries this
| Variant | Chassis | Body | Years | Risk | Good buy | Cost as % of good buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | Mk6 | hatchback | 2009–2013 | R3 | €5,350 | 37% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | Mk5 | hatchback | 2007–2009 | R4 | €3,300 | 61% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | Mk6 | hatchback | 2009–2013 | R4 | €4,250 | 47% |
| 1.4 TFSI CAXC | 8P | hatchback | 2007–2013 | R3 | €3,300 | 61% |
| 1.4 TFSI CAXC | 8PA | hatchback | 2007–2013 | R3 | €3,400 | 59% |
| 1.4 TFSI CAXC | 8P7 | convertible | 2008–2013 | R3 | €3,800 | 53% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 8P | hatchback | 2007–2013 | R3 | €3,900 | 51% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 8PA | hatchback | 2007–2013 | R3 | €4,000 | 50% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 8P7 | convertible | 2008–2013 | R3 | €4,500 | 44% |
| 2.0 TDI CBAB | 8P | hatchback | 2008–2013 | R4 | €4,700 | 43% |
| 2.0 TDI CBAB | 8PA | hatchback | 2008–2013 | R4 | €4,800 | 42% |
| 2.0 TDI CBAB | 8P7 | convertible | 2008–2013 | R4 | €4,950 | 40% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 8P | hatchback | 2009–2013 | R3 | €4,150 | 48% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 8PA | hatchback | 2009–2013 | R3 | €4,250 | 47% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 8P7 | convertible | 2009–2013 | R3 | €4,400 | 45% |
| 2.0 TDI CBAB | 1Z | hatchback | 2008–2013 | R4 | €2,450 | 82% |
| 2.0 TDI CBAB | 1Z Combi | wagon | 2008–2013 | R4 | €2,600 | 77% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 1Z | hatchback | 2009–2013 | R3 | €2,500 | 80% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 1Z Combi | wagon | 2009–2013 | R3 | €2,650 | 75% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | 1Z | hatchback | 2008–2013 | R3 | €2,100 | 95% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | 1Z Combi | wagon | 2008–2013 | R3 | €2,200 | 91% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 1Z | hatchback | 2007–2013 | R3 | €2,450 | 82% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 1Z Combi | wagon | 2007–2013 | R3 | €2,600 | 77% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | B6 | sedan | 2007–2010 | R3 | €2,000 | 100% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | B6 Variant | wagon | 2007–2010 | R3 | €2,150 | 93% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | B6 | sedan | 2007–2010 | R3 | €2,400 | 83% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | B6 Variant | wagon | 2007–2010 | R3 | €2,550 | 78% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 3T | hatchback | 2010–2015 | R3 | €3,350 | 60% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 3T Combi | wagon | 2010–2015 | R3 | €3,500 | 57% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 3T | hatchback | 2008–2015 | R3 | €3,350 | 60% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 3T Combi | wagon | 2009–2015 | R3 | €3,550 | 56% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | 1P | hatchback | 2008–2012 | R3 | €1,950 | 103% |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 1P | hatchback | 2007–2012 | R3 | €2,150 | 93% |
| 1.2 TSI CJZA | Mk7 | hatchback | 2012–2017 | R2 | €6,500 | 31% |
| 1.2 TSI CJZA | Mk7 Variant | wagon | 2013–2017 | R2 | €6,850 | 29% |
| 1.4 TSI CZEA | Mk7 | hatchback | 2013–2019 | R2 | €8,500 | 24% |
| 1.4 TSI CZEA | Mk7 Variant | wagon | 2013–2019 | R2 | €8,950 | 22% |
| 1.6 TDI CLHA | Mk7 | hatchback | 2012–2019 | R2 | €7,250 | 28% |
| 1.6 TDI CLHA | Mk7 Variant | wagon | 2013–2019 | R2 | €7,650 | 26% |
| 1.4 TFSI CZEA | 8V | hatchback | 2013–2020 | R2 | €10,550 | 19% |
| 1.4 TFSI CZEA | 8V Sportback | hatchback | 2013–2020 | R2 | €10,950 | 18% |
| 1.6 TDI CLHA | 8V | hatchback | 2012–2020 | R2 | €10,000 | 20% |
| 1.6 TDI CLHA | 8V Sportback | hatchback | 2012–2020 | R2 | €10,400 | 19% |
| 1.4 TSI CZEA | 5E | hatchback | 2013–2020 | R2 | €6,900 | 29% |
| 1.4 TSI CZEA | 5E Combi | wagon | 2013–2020 | R2 | €7,300 | 27% |
| 1.6 TDI CLHA | 5E | hatchback | 2013–2020 | R2 | €6,200 | 32% |
| 1.6 TDI CLHA | 5E Combi | wagon | 2013–2020 | R2 | €6,550 | 31% |
| 1.4 TSI CZEA | 5F | hatchback | 2013–2020 | R2 | €5,850 | 34% |
| 1.6 TDI CLHA | 5F | hatchback | 2013–2020 | R2 | €5,400 | 37% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | 5N | SUV | 2007–2016 | R4 | €6,600 | 30% |
| 1.2 TSI CBZB | 6R | hatchback | 2010–2014 | R4 | €5,500 | 36% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 6R | hatchback | 2009–2014 | R3 | €5,200 | 38% |
| 1.2 TSI CBZB | 5J | hatchback | 2010–2014 | R4 | €4,800 | 42% |
| 1.2 TSI CBZB | 5J Combi | wagon | 2010–2014 | R4 | €5,050 | 40% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | 5L | SUV | 2009–2017 | R4 | €6,500 | 31% |
| 1.2 TSI CBZB | 6J | hatchback | 2010–2015 | R4 | €4,400 | 45% |
| 1.2 TSI CBZB | 6J ST | wagon | 2010–2015 | R4 | €4,600 | 43% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 6J | hatchback | 2009–2015 | R3 | €4,200 | 48% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 6J ST | wagon | 2010–2015 | R3 | €4,400 | 45% |
| 1.4 TSI ACT CZEA | 3G | sedan | 2014–2019 | R3 | €10,250 | 20% |
| 1.4 TSI ACT CZEA | 3G Variant | wagon | 2014–2019 | R3 | €10,800 | 19% |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 1T | MPV | 2010–2015 | R3 | €5,900 | 34% |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | 1T | MPV | 2007–2015 | R4 | €4,700 | 43% |
The last column is the point. The same repair is an inconvenience on one variant and a reason to scrap the car on another. A failure costing a quarter of the vehicle's value changes the purchase decision regardless of how rare it is.