Audi A4 owners have reported 7 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
After having my car for a year, it started to burn through oil at an increasing rate. Currently it is going through about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. I have taken the car in a few times to check for leaks or try to determine the location where it is going and have just been told that this Read details...
The bolts holding the hood latch to the hood came undone causing the hood to break away from the latch, the hood then bent backwards smashing the windshield and roof of the vehicle, the hood latch remained in lock position at all times, hood detached itself from latch, drivers could not see out of Read details...
Vehicle has been taked to the dealer for failed door locks on three occasions. Read details...
As soon as my car hit 50,000 (the warranty expiration) numerous problems mysteriously appeared: the motor for the rear passenger window failed ($200 to repair), the drive shaft started slipping ($1,500) and the trunk latch failed to close securely ($150). Read details...