16 problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2002 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Audi A4 based on all problems reported for the 2002 A4.
After driving about a block after cold start, the engine began to hesitate. Problem got worse. After driving a total of about 3 blocks, the engine died. There were wisps of smoke coming out of grill. Upon opening the hood, discovered a small fire on top of the engine. Dealer reports that the fire started because of a coil failure. Damage was limited to plastic manifold cover, because fire was put out early.
Failed coil pack on Audi A4. Safety issue since auot stalls on highway. Dealer indicates Audi will not replace more than 1 coil (4 in the car) and I can expect furtehr failures. This is major system-wide failure problem, that Audi simply will not deal with. I urge a mandatory recall immediately before accidents ensue.
1st coil pack failure, 12/24/02; 2nd coil pack failure, 01/17/03.
Email fm anne signorile (NY) re defective #4 coil which caused the vehicle to stall. The consumer requested that all the coils be replaced but the dealer refused.
I have a 2002 Audi A4 quattro 3. 0{6 cylinder} with its second coilpack problem. There is one coilpack per cylinder. The first one failed at 8750 miles the second one at 9250 miles. Audi needs to recall the vehicle and replace all the coilpacks. Currently they will only replace the failed part.
No summary. Dt.
After speaking to the dealer who was prompt and helpful, and after investigating on some Audi forums on the internet, it seems these coils are very failure prone. They can fail anywhere at any time, and at low mileage. In my case it wasn't a matter of saftey, but of dependability. This is a $36,000 "near luxury" car that really can't be trusted, and may fail anywhere at any time. The dealer installed a new coil, but it is the same part number and manufacturer. (bosch) would be nice if a new (revised) part was issued, and all 6 coils were replaced. Thank you. Dt.
The car stopped in the middle of an express way, pretty dangerous situation. This is a know problem for 2002 Audi A4's (coil pack failure). It is ridiculous that I had to drive the car knowing that some day I'll get stranded on the road. Even after the incident, Audi claims that they will just replace the defective one until I get another failure instead of replacing all 4 of them. Should I just wait for another dangerous situation? dt.
I have been in contact with close to 100 other 2002 Audi owners through the Audiworld website and the coil pack problem is a serious issue. The coil packs have been failing on at least 10% of the 2002 vehicles and Audi says they are all isolated cases. When they fail the car barely runs and can create alot of personal safety issues. I want them to recall the vehicles and replace the remaining coil packs. Please help.
Car lost power, then engine died. I am reporting this because I know of more than 30 other owners of this car that have had the same problem. . Read more...
Ignition system failure on low mileage new vehicle. Concerned about reliability of car and safety should system fail and disable the car in dangerous location. Dt.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
According to reports on Audi forums, coil packs have been failing at an alarming rate. There is one per cylinder, and people have reported successive failures. Audi of America will only replace the failed item. There should be a recall, and all the defective items replaced at the same time.
Coil packs are failing on many of these cars. I had to have 2 fail before they would replace all 4. These should be recalled if this is happening so often to so many.
1st failed coil pack 12/24/02 2nd failed coil pack 01/17/02.
Two failed coils in less than 1 month. May invoke MA lemon law on next failure if Audi refuses to replace remaining two defective coils. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770864.