Audi A4 owners have reported 24 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Cpsc#11210115a. 2007 Audi A4. Consumer stated he went to use brakes on car and they didn't work.
In replacing a flat tire after jacking the car up, the original car jack broke down and the car fell back down. Luckily I haven't been injured, but was really a close call.
When the car gets cold, the latch on the trunk won't catch. So, you can have the trunk latch closed when you leave the garage. But when you park in a cold outdoor lot, the latch will come undone, and you can't latch the trunk on the way home. So when you are driving and hit a bump, the trunk lid rattles around. But this only happens when it is cold. The service guys at my Audi dealer said, "yeah, this is a problem with these cars. " if they know about it, why dont they fix it? they should replace the faulty trunk latches. It seems a safety hazard to have the trunk fly open when you are driving down the road.
Audi 2006 A4 convertable top adhesive breakdown on rear glass. No repair at this time. Getting quotes, local Audi dealership says it is note a covered item.
Tire jack for 2008 Audi A4 failed. The car was jacked up on a flat concrete surface with the parking break engaged as stated in the manual. A minute after settling, the jack failed for no apparent reason. The jack has caused damage to the sideskirt and door secrtion due to the car falling on to it. Sumbitted a warranty claim with Audi of America. However Audi denied the warranty claim with no tecnical explanation as to why the jack falied. Upon researching the topic, I have found this is a very common occurance among other A4 owners.
On December 3rd, 2010, I was driving south on I-405s heading from long beach, CA to san diego, CA. I was driving approximately 45 mph when my check engine light came on and I lost all acceleration in my car. I still had electrical power (ie, indicators still worked, my manual transmission worked and interior dome lights worked). I pulled straight over to the side of the highway at which point I noticed that the hood of my car appeared to be melting and that smoke was rising out of the engine. I jumped out of the car and ran to the side of the road to call 911. Two gracious strangers attempted with two separate fire extinguishers to put out the fire but were unable to. The entire engine compartment was entirely consumed by flames within 2-3 minutes. By the time the fire department and emts arrived, the entire car was aflame and was no longer salvageable. It only took about 5 minutes for the entire car to go up in flames. All that remained once the fire was put out was the rear-hatchback door. Everything else in the car was completely and totally melted and burned. The state trooper who was at the scene of the incident said that the car was so badly burnt it would be extremely hard to determine what caused the fire. I have pictures of the car after the fire and would be happy to share them if needed. The fire was so fast, hot and quick that it was only 30 minutes from when my check engine light came on and I had to pull over, to the end of the entire ordeal.
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.
Audi dealer replaced front brake pads, under maintenance schedule. Withing 90 days wet weather braking in the front is nill! one has to put the left foot on the pedal keeping the pads warmed up so when braking is needed, brake force is available. Some dealers have acknowledged Audi sold pads that got wet easily and retained mositure, causing severe braking loss. Audi America refuses to acknowledge problem and owners have had to have the pads replaced at their own cost! what is it going to take. . A brake related death and a lawsuit?.
The heat shields above my catalytic converters caught fire and had to be replaced, at a large expense to me. Upon receipt of the replacement parts, it was noticed that the parts had been redesigned. I believe that the manufacturer has found a fundamental issue with their original design and is quietly replacing them. The problem with this is that it takes your car catching on fire to know you need to replace them.
2006 Audi a-4 hit with debris from a tire blow out. Consumer states that a tractor trailer tire blewout and the debris hit his vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0331-91).
1. Exterior lights and turn signal lights burning out at a rate of every 500 miles. Audi will not replace. 2. Wiper transmission has corroded, seized, failed, and consequently burned out the wiper motor 2x now - once at 40,000 miles and again at 80,000. Audi would not cover this under the initial new car warranty, and they demand $750+ to fix this faulty assembly. 3. Coolant and wiper fluid tanks are made out of cheap plastic. I've had 2-3 leaks in each tank due to holes in these tanks across the life of the car. The most recent coolant tank leak was pushing coolant through so fast that it burned up my engine and my timing belt snapped. I had to pay for this repair - $2,000+. These are just 3 problems among countless costly problems I've incurred since the 3-year warranty ran out on my Audi. I've easily matched the $35k+ cost of the car with parts and repairs, and the car only has 88,000 miles on it. The coil pack recall has been an issue at least every 2,000 miles. I cannot make a trip of more than 100 miles without a coil snapping, a trip to the dealership, and an argument with service reps about whether or not I have to pay for these coil repairs. 88,000 miles later, the A4 I purchased brand new is basically not safely drivable except to run short errands around the city. All of this is not even to mention the cheap materials that went into the car interior. Leather is wearing in places no one even sits, and all the rubberized buttons have peeled away. Please help. Audi will do nothing. I've spoken to others who have this same make and model sitting in a garage because it is no longer drivable. There are 2 known recalls on this car, but there is something more serious going on with the build than just the coil pack and fuel injector. My car has stalled and seized on relatively short highway trips despite routine maintenance and attention to recalled parts.
(1) normal drivingon highyway. (2)timing blet broke at 70278 miles. Audi recommended scheduled maintenance is 90k. (3) Audi of nashua est. Damage cost $4,800. 00. Unfair.
While driving the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over at which time the vehicle stalled again. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that transmission fluid had been added to the brake fluid which caused the brake system to fail.
While parking the 2003 A4 Audi the car had a sudden acceleration and ran into a building.
Consumer will provide the defects on his vehicle.
No summary. Dt.
The Audi corp. Failed to notify to all to all owners of A4-1. 8 cars (2002) model year. Dt.
Volkswagen and Audi area about the same car and Volkswagen recalled them and have a cost of $50 for a new mass air flow sensor while Audi has the same problems with the sensor and no recall and cost is $400. Not fair to the consumer cause its a very common part to go out on Audi as well as Volkswagen. Called manufacturer and wont do a thing for me cause im the second owner. Should be recalled just check Audiworld. Com to see the problems with those maf sensors. Dt.
1)engine burns a quart of oil every 500 miles!! dealership has replaced headgaskets and valve seals and car still burns oils. 2)front dash is peeling and becoming loose around entire front near windshield, corners and passenger airbag!! concerned about possible damage due to exposed of passenger airbag because of peeling dash! 3)climate control system is erratic!! functions are never reliable! screen flickers and most times not visible. Unable to view temp due to screen not being visible, may cause accident due if windsheild becomes foggy because of not being able to work climate controls. These seem to be a reccurring problem with the 1996 Audi A4 spoken among other 1996 Audi A4 owners via onilne forum.
Audi apparently will cover replacement, even though past warrantee ($1200 parts and labor).
Instrument panel lights malfunctioning.
2007 Audi a-4 consumer states that the a-4 puts him to sleep at the wheel force yawns and heavy eyelids and drowsiness. The consumer wanted to know if there was a possible exhaust,gas or engine leak.
Consumer complaint regarding tire speed rating appropiate for 2001 Audi A4 avant. Audi of America refuses to provide the consumer with written confirmation of the tire speed rating appropriate for the consumer's vehicle.
With headlights on and dash lights dimmed, the air conditioner and heater panel will intermittently flash to full brightness distracting driver.