general problems of the 2003 Audi A4

200 Audi A4 convertible. Rear window has separated from roof appears as if the glue is dry rotted? miles 49k garage kept, hand washed. . . . Found info on-line regarding several other owners experiencing this problem Audi of America refuses responsibility while Audi germany accepts full responsibility. This is a safety hazard. I'm afraid the window will fall out while on the highway.

When I purchased my pre-owned 03 Audi A4 cabrio in may 2010 failed to notice that the bottom left and right corners of the rear window was separating from the fabric at the top. Fast forward to may 2011 its now spread enough that you could reach a whole hand into the headliner. When it rains part of the back seat,rear deck and areas of the trunk get very wet was separating from the fabric at the bottom left and right corners of the rear window, enough that you could reach a whole hand into the headliner. When it rains the headliner around the rear glass, part of the back seat,rear deck and areas of the trunk get very wet. With the smell after it dries, im sure I have mold and mildew issues as well.

2003 Audi A4 cabriolet, the car is practically new, only driven in summer months. The rear window has separated from the roof, apparently the window is only sealed to the roof with a layer of glue. The window can fall out at anytime as a result of the glue loosening. The only alternative is a completely new roof.

Rear window came unglued and could not be repaired on my 2003 A4 cabriolet. Audi dealer replaced top. My cost was 4000.

The adhesive which holds in the rear window on my 2003 Audi A4 3. 0 convertible came unglued, resulting in the window gradually falling away from the roof. I had to duct tape it in as I didn't want it popping out completely while driving, and to prevent rain / moisture from getting in. This could be a serious driving hazard should it dislodge while operating. Fyi, the car had been babied since day one; garage kept and hand washed. Audi of America did finally agree to pay for a new top (about 6k retail) but could not tell me if the new top had different adhesive (I don't want a repeat of this circumstance a fews yrs down the line). I researched this, and there are several other owners w/ this problem. Most cars were 03's at about 40-50k miles. In my opinion, Audi needs to acknowledge there was a defect w/ the adhesive and offer replacement at n/c. If you have an A4 or s4 convertible, monitor where the glass fits in the top. Listen for a "flapping" noise at highway speeds. The main mechanic said in addition the adhesive coming undone, there also appeared to be shrinkage of the top. I do not know, from an engineering standpoint, if the shrinkage was the main problem (I. E, the "pulling away" from the top) or if it was a combination of both problems that culminated in the end result. Regardless, Audi needs to address this before there is a serious problem w/ the window flying out at freeway speeds.