Automatic Transmission problems of the 2003 Audi A4

It would seem that I have two of the issues I've seen here with my 2003 Audi A4 convertible. I have owned it since 2008 and have already replaced the transmission module twice. As described by others, it wouldn't engage reverse, or go into standard mode. . . Blinking dash lights, etc. . . The other common issue is my rear window. It is holding on by less that two inches of glue. The rest just hangs on by the headliner. This has resulted in gallons of water entering my car during rain storms. Not to mention the vibrations while driving with the top up.

Audi-a4-sedan-cvt transmission. Slipping gear while vehicle is moving and beginning drive from stoplight. Safety concern for family. History of a problem and no recall by Audi. How can there be no recall.

I have a 2003 A4 convertible Audi. I have been researching problems I have been experiencing, and have found that many people are having the same transmission issues. The problem is in the transmission control unit. The range switch telling the transmission which gear to go into goes out. The dangerous symptoms include an inability to go into reverse, the car not accelerating when the gas is pressed and then lunging forward. When the car slows to a stop, it often doesn't shift down and the car lunges forward before killing the engine. There have been numerous reports of this problem, and Audi has been unwilling to admit fault in the manufacturing, and/or provide a solution. The fix has come at a costly $8k new transmission.

I own a 03 Audia4 1. 8t cabriolet. For the pass two years I have to repair the transmission twice- the car could not move, the gears weren't switching. Audi USA are aware of this issue and still there is not a recall for that. Second and bigger issue is the rear window which is separating from the convertible top. It is dangerous as the window can fly away while I drive the car with a higher speed on the highway and hit the cars behind me. Also very common problem for this model cars.

My vehicle is an Audi A4 3. 0. I originally purchased in 6/2003. On multiple occasions, when I have put the car in reverse the car begins to buck/shake violently for several seconds until I press on the brake put the car back into park. I have taken it to the Audi dealership to address this problem on several occasions while it was under warranty and they were unable to diagnose the problem. Most recently, at the beginning of this year. However, last week as I was returning home, smoke began to come out of the engine. I brought it to Audi service and I was told today that my transmission was leaking and was dripping onto my catalytic converter which was the cause for the smoke. However, I am now no longer covered by my warranty. It seems like the cvt transmission on this car is prone for failure after 50,000. They want to take out my transmission and either replace/repair it (if possible). I contacted Audi customer care and they contacted Audi service. They are currently in discussion with regards to the coverage for the repairs. They should have found the problem a while ago when I brought it in several times before.

My 2003 Audi A4 3. 0 with cvt transmission, purchased new 2/2004, has 8000 miles on it. During the past 2 weeks (the past 500 miles) I have noted the following problem 4 different times: upon pressing the accelerator while at a complete stop, the transmission seems not to "engage" and the vehicle does not move. Unfortunately, during 3 of those occasions, my vehicle was on a downward incline and I was attempting to make a right turn into a street with traffic. I therefore coasted into traffic but was unable to accelerate; I was very lucky not to have been hit by the traffic coming from my left. After waiting a few long seconds, the transmission would eventually seem to "engage", and I would be on my way.