2002 Audi A4 engine problems

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Engine, Lights · 370,000 miles · PA · fire

2002 audi a4 with 370k burned a bit of oil which was fine cleaned the engine out with cleaners it smoked a bit which is normal.. Headlights started flickering 'hids' so I parked it. 3 days later I go to take the car on a test drive and the drivers headlight lit on fire ! Not sure if it was a headlight issue or a wiring issue.. Insurance will not cover it.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Engine · 150,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. The contact heard a ticking noise coming from the timing belt. Audi brooklyn (665 65th st, brooklyn, ny 11220, (833) 448-2449) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Engine · 89,000 miles · GA

While driving on a city street, the wheel steering suddenly blocked and it was not possible to steer the vehicle to the left nor to the right. Managed to stop the vehicle on the street shoulder. Diagnostic at the body shop: power steering belt broken and even missing. Need replacement.

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Engine · 90,000 miles · GA

While driving on the city street, the engine overheated and smoke came out. Stopped vehicle on the side road to see what's happening. Drove after engine has cooled off to the next body shop. Diagnostic: engine cooling is leaking, water pump is defect. Timing belt will be affected if not replaced as well.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Engine · 152,000 miles · RI

I am writing regarding a sad story about my 2002 audi a4 quattro 3.0 sedan . While I realize that the car is not new, and with 152,000 miles on the road; I am still disappointed with the series of events that has happened to me, not once, but twice now! About a week ago, as I turned the engine on, I heard a loud knocking like something had been hit and fallen apart in the engine. At the same time, the check engine light came on (flashing). I took it to my trusted mechanic. At this point, I am thinking that the issue was with a coil ? But not really since they have been replaced and not that long ago, might I add! While the car was being inspected, the mechanic heard a noise coming from camshaft adjusters. Once they opened the case, they found screws lose that had literally fallen off and broken. The camshaft adjustment housing was also damaged, amongst other parts (I have pictures). How can this be possible? After all, the bolts are encased, and it is not like anyone messed with them. The sad part is that the same had happened on the other side a year ago.

Filed Sep 15, 2011 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. The contact stated that the vehicle would constantly overheat without proper warning. The contact replaced the radiator and thermostat, but to no avail. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who advised that the problem was within the engine, but could not determine the specific cause of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 25, 2008 · Engine · 16,700 miles · CO

We have a 2002 audi a4 1.8l with 16,700 miles on it (very very low mileage). At 16,700 miles, the water pump (according to the dealer) went bad ... For the year of the vehicle, and the very very low usage, I simply find this unacceptable.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Engine · 70,200 miles · MD

I was driving down georgia avenue when all of a sudden my car began to ride very rough, a dash light came on and the engine lost complete power. I was able to start the car up again and luckily was able to coast down hill to my home. (the car is a 5-speed) smoke was coming out of the tail pipe. I called the dealer in rockville and they suggested that it was probably a coil failure. I had just had a coil replaced in february, when a similar type thing happened on connecticut ave. During rush hour traffic. That time I was able to coast into a gas station. The car died with no previous warning. All four coils have been replaced (4 cylinder) with no reimbursement from audi because the car is no longer under warranty. I asked the dealer whether this was one of the recall items that audi put notice out on and they said no. Now that I read that others have had similar problems with their a4s it seems to me like this is a defect in the system and should be covered by audi. After all, my dealer told me that audi changed the coil system on the newer models because of the problem.

Filed Nov 12, 2007 · Engine · HI

A known defect in audi 1.8 turbo oil pump .audi failed to recall the auto although they were aware of problem since 2001. Resulted in total engine destruction. Audi,honolulu refuses to repair. This same complaint is subject of 5 class action civil law suits on mainland. During an oil starvation engine failure, engine explodes, risk to driver and public is significant as noted by civil court massachusetts document .audi is defendant in law suit which lists. Deception, and failure to recall vehicle as prime complaints.... Injury and potential loss of life when engine explodes is also mentioned in document.doc. No.06cv3513-jcl-mfdistrict of massachusetts1:06-cv-11875-jlt aka plaintiffs second amended class action. Audi has not yet alerted all owners of these vehicles that a oil pump defect in models 1997-2004 can have catastrophic oil starvation and explosion leading to injury and or death. I have asked audi-honolulu why they did not warn owners. They respond "we were not obligated to do so" this engine defect nearly killed my son and could injury or kill anyone subject to its engine seizure/burn up. Michael healy md MPH

Filed Mar 24, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

Failure of engine ignition coils ,causing vehicle to lose power, and creates surging and shaking of vehicle, making it unsafe to drive. Happened suddenly while driving. Dealer diagnosed as failure of 2 of 4 engine coils. These were previously replaced under recall. Contacted audi, but did not receive satisfactory answer. They will not cover repair, and they claimed that it was not a part that required regular replacement and will not state what the life of the coils should be.