2001 Audi A4 engine problems

Filed May 29, 2019 · Engine · 167,000 miles · MS · fire

2001 audi a4 quattro 2.8l. As driving smoke was coming from hood.. Park and realize the engine was on fire. It look like it started by the passenger side headlight and spread. I read that audi had a recall on head light switch but did not rec, a recall letter. Not exactly sure where the fire started my audi caught on fire. I dont't have pictures to upload but I will soon. I am very hurt to know that the car I enjoyed driving caught on fire/disappointed with audi

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Engine · 36,512 miles · WI

The check engine light (mil) has had several recurrences. The mass air flow meter and sensor have been replaced twice. ( 65,060 and 107,894). The initial failure was at 36,512 miles. 47,819 miles, 65,060 miles, 107,894 miles,118,628 miles and in july, 2014 at 159,421 miles, there was a warranty extension letter in november, 2003 that included 2001 audi a-4 1.8t vehicles and a voluntary emissions service action 28f2/j1 ignition coil inspection/replacement in october, 2009. Secondary issue. Unable to read dashboard display. Pixeled. Unable to read safety/vehicle notifications.

Filed Aug 17, 2011 · Engine · VA

2001 audi a4 with timing belt failure and repair. Consumer states that the timing belt repair did not last and his vehicle completely failed on the highway. Consumer was then informed of an oil sludge issue. *kb updated 10/19/11.

Filed Jul 12, 2009 · Engine · 6,700 miles · CA · fire

The "check engine" light on my 2001 audi a4 quattro came on and was running somewhat roughly. I called the dealerships service department and they told me to bring it in. On the 8-mile freeway drive the engine caught fire and destroyed the engine.

Filed May 18, 2009 · Engine · GA

I have had to replaced all four coils two (2) times on my audi a.4 1.8t and audi USA says this is normal.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Engine · 84,429 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi a4. While driving approximately 35 MPH uphill, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was discovered that the timing belt needed replacing and the engine was destroyed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 84,429.

Filed May 2, 2008 · Engine · 107,280 miles · CA

1. Both times, car was being driven normally at around 30-40 MPH when, without any warning at all, the car completely stopped from it's speed to zero MPH immediately, engine dies and all power was gone from the car. All attempts to restart the car were unsuccessful. It is not a battery issue. This car is very well maintained to all manufacturer's recommendations with oem parts used for all services which are all done by certified technicians at the dealer or reputable independent shop. 2. Occurred first on sunday 4/27/08 and again on 5/1/08. We are very lucky that it happened when we were on quiet subarban streets and not the highway otherwise with the car coming to a sudden and complete stop there could have been a very messy accident. Imagine going from 65mph to 0mph without any warning on a rush hour freeway. Please investigate this very thoroughly. 3. After first incident, car was taken to reputable audi auto repair shop that replaced an electric wire, electrical connector and ignition switch. Mechanics' claim to have found power supply cable to the ecu with excessive resistance, traced the wire and found a bad connection in the harness connector. By-passed connector and now the computer is communicating ok (copied from mechanics' operations and parts report). This took the mechanics' 3 days as they said it was a very freaky, unusual and hard to find and solve electrical problem. Clearly this did not work since the car again suddenly stopped 5 hours after the alleged fix. Now have towed the car to audi dealership. 4. After first incident, called audi client relations u.s.a. To inform them of what we thought was a major safety risk to help make sure it did not happen to others in the future since it could lead to a very messy/fatal accident(s) but they were not at all interested since it is outside warranty.

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 80,369 miles · ME

Purchased an 2001 audio (used) at d & s auto and within a week there was screeching noise coming from the engine, engine light came on. Brought it back to d & s auto. D & s auto had it looked at and they said the list of problems were none found, only that they fixed the engine light. Couple days later the engine light came back on and also the rear back tire was making a strange noise. D & s auto made an appointment for the 2001 auto to go to another dealer to be looked at. Also, purchased the best full warranty on the vehicle. The dealer printed out a list of problems which are listed above he said that are problems and the cost was going to be around $3,000.00 and that the warranty does not cover any of the repairs.

Filed Mar 7, 2008 · Engine · MA · fire

Owner was driving vehicle when smoke started to come from the dashboard. Examination revealed that a rubber body plug in the right front towboard ignited due to an overheated exhaust system, causing a fire that burned on the right front floor and upward into the dash. Spark plugs showed an engine management system problem existed that caused the overheated exhaust.

Filed Aug 10, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 42,140 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi a4. He heard a humming sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the camshaft tensioner needed to be replaced. He also stated that the power circuit failed due to a leak on the roof. The current and failure mileages were 42,140.