Table 1 shows two common visibility related problems of the 2001 Audi TT.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield problems | |
| Power Window problems |
All windshields produced by Audi for Tt model have noticeable visual distortion showing in windshield as viewed from the drivers seat while looking out the passengers side of the windshield. Distortion appears as verticle lines running from to bottom of winshield making anything viewed, especially straight lines, distort. This causes can and has caused momentary dizziness. This is covered under warranty but according to Audi of America, jerrad, in customer service, Audi has been unable to date to correct the problem. They are willing to supply a thrid windsheild in the hopes it will have less distortion, but he suggested I may want to wait to see if this production problem is ever fixed and than obtain a new windshield. Thought you should know about this potetntial safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2001 Audi Tt coupe. While driving approximately 30 mph she began to roll down the front passenger side window and smoke started to come out of the passenger side door panel. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. It was then taken to an authorized dealer where the window motors were replaced. The failure occurred five times. When the failures occurred the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 48,000.