2002 Audi A4: engine failure

Filed Aug 3, 2009 · Visibility · 82,000 miles · OH

Wipers failed as I was traveling on a crowded highway during a heavy rainstorm. The problem was a seized wiper pivot on the driver's side, which was cleaned and lubricated, and is now in working condition.

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 Nov 27, 2006 · Engine · 79,000 miles · MD

My audi a4 1.8 turbo engine may have sludging problem - 80k miles. Car engine oil light illuminating after driving long distances - about 1.5 hours on the road going approx 60-70 MPH. But oil levels are actually fine. Oil light does not illuminate when driving in local commuting area. Audi will only cover the fix if consumers have receipts for oil changes performed within the 10k recommended mileage. I have to pay $2750 estimated to fix the problem - some engine sludging and oil pressure low. Audi will not cover. Note that owner's manual recommends oil changes every 10k and does not indicate that these 10k oil changes must be done at those intervals. Many of these engines manufactured by vw are failing. If the oil absolutely must be changed within 10k or 12k miles or engine sludging/failure will occur - proper notice should be given in owner's manual to indicate that they oil changes absolutely must be performed at 10k miles or engine failure will occur and a high red alert message should be displayed in the dash when system's check is performed by driver. This is a defective engine which poses a safety hazard on the road and should be recalled !!! I actually took my vehicle into the dealership at 16,674 miles because check engine light was illuminating on the dash, dealership indicated ignition coils were bad and replaced.

Filed Oct 6, 2006 · Electrical · 21,000 miles · CO · fire

After driving about a block after cold start, the engine began to hesitate. Problem got worse. After driving a total of about 3 blocks, the engine died. There were wisps of smoke coming out of grill. Upon opening the hood, discovered a small fire on top of the engine. Dealer reports that the fire started because of a coil failure. Damage was limited to plastic manifold cover, because fire was put out early.

Filed Aug 1, 2006 · Engine · 71,700 miles · TX

In december of 2005 my red oil light came on, I was advised that my car needed an oil change and to bring it into the dealership. Instead of audi repairing or replacing the engine at this time, they simply changed the oil. In june of 2006 my red oil light came on. The next day the engine in my car began making horrible noises and driving very, very poorly. . My service advisor called me and asked me how often did I change and the oil and who changed the oil in my car. I advised them that they are the only ones who have every worked on the car. He called me back and advised me that audi was replacing the engine in my car. I again was never told about the sludge problems. I was made to feel that I was "lucky" because they were doing me a favor by replacing the engine. At the time that the engine was replaced I was also told that I needed to pay to have the timing belt, ten rollers relay and the water pump replaced. A cost to me of over $500.00. I was told that they were doing me a favor because they were not charging me for the labor, just the parts. In july 2006, I noticed that almost all of the coolant had leaked out of the new engine and was on the floor of my garage. I took the car in for service and was told that there was no leak and that sometimes when an engine is replaced there might be an air bubble and that might cause the coolant level to drop. I again advised the service advisor that the coolant was on the floor of my garage and that without a leak somewhere it could not just come out of the engine. They again checked it over the weekend and advised me that they found a couple of drops of coolant but did not know where it was coming from. I suggested that they drive the car and see if there was a leak. They did just that and found the leak, the major leak. My service advisor stated that the part that was leaking was an old part from the old engine and that I would need to pay $375.00 to have it fixed.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Engine · 69,900 miles · PA

My 2002 audi a4 just hit 69,900 miles & the 3rd turbo on my car has just gone bad & has now developed a ticking noise in the valve-train. Fiore audi in altoona, pa looked at the car & said they never heard a noise in the top of the motor & that the "dentist drill" turbo noise was caused by an exhaust leak. I verbalized my concerns over oil sludge issues with this car & they pulled the valve-cover & oil pan & found oil sludge build-up in the oil lines feeding the turbo & in some of the oil galleys in the engine. Audi of america agreed to replace the turbo and the oil feed lines under audi's extended oil sludge warranty. After the engine was put back together, fiore finally heard the "ticking" noise in the top of the motor. After pulling the head they determined that the engine block and the cylinder head were warped. Fiore technicians informed me that these damages were caused by the engine being excessively overheated. The car had never indicated that it had overheated, yet for this "excuse/reason", they refused to cover any repairs regardless of the fact that I had produced receipts documenting that the oil was changed religiously around 3,000 mile intervals (well below audi's initial recommendation that the oil be changed every 10,000 miles, as referenced in the manual, or their subsequent recommendation of changing it every 5,000 miles) with an audi recommended full synthetic oil as per the sludge warranty policy. The oil lines that feed the turbo charger were never checked or replaced during any of the turbo charger replacements, or other oil smoke complaints, until now. After our 3rd turbo replacement, obviously due to oil sludge build-up, I'm now told my motor is no good. Had audi taken care of this issue when these problems were first developed & identified, it wouldn't need a new engine at less than 70k miles due to an issue that is well-known with this vehicle & that was also obviously present when this vehicles warranty was in full effect.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Engine · 47,800 miles · FL

My 2002 audi a4 1.8t was malfunctioning the day I took delivery and has had a surprisingly high number of defects since then. Today, the car is inoperable and audi is refusing to assist me. On 5/15/05 my engine suddenly began vibrating harshly and losing power while driving on the interstate. The check engine light came on, and my dash display was flashing a red warning. After towing my car to my dealer, reeves import motorcars of tampa, fl, I was informed that the problem I encountered is a known defect in audi / vw 1.8 turbo engines. Apparently a defect in the 1.8t regarding sludge that clogs the oil system and causes a loss of oil pressure. To rectify this problem, the engine must be flushed and the oil pump, oil pickup, all oil lines and turbo tubes must be replaced. I had never been made aware of this fix, which costs roughly $2,000. Audi denied warranty on my claim, my entire engine needs to be replaced and I am now faced with a service bill of $10,500!!!! My dealer informed me that audi had declared my service history and therefore denied me warranty. (they stated that while all service intervals had been observed, sometimes I was slightly over). Additionally, my rental car since may 16th (usually provided by the dealer for warranty work) is now my own responsibility. In summary: 1. This is a known defect, fully documented by the manufacturer. 2. The factory is now refusing to accept responsibility for an expensive yet totally avoidable engine failure. 3. This failure was sudden. It was not an issue of excessive wear and tear, or a condition that gradually worsened due to neglect. Therefore, the periods between service intervals should be irrelevant. 4. I have sent letters to audi north america's vp in charge of customer relations, mr. Johann de nysschen, without response. Buying an audi was the worst decision I have ever made.

Filed Feb 14, 2003 · Fuel system · 8,000 miles · CA

Gas gauge failed. Engine died on freeway due to fuel tank being empty; at the time, gauge showed tank was 1/2 full. Dealer replaced instrument cluster, but problem remains.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Suspension · 4,000 miles · NY

The engine light illuminated and engine died. Took to dealer, and dealer stated that a coil spring had failed. Please provide any further information. Ph

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Electrical · 29,000 miles · TX

Engine coil?? My a4 has now been towed four times do to misfiring. They have replaced the engine coil now four times but last saurday was the one that broke the camels back. When your on the toll in rush hour at 65 miles an hour with no shoulder its usually a bad thing when your car stalls out and begins to shake violently.out at 10,000-18,000-20,000-and now it is in a shop why I drive a rented accord(it gets better they tell me that the part is on back order-maybe in a couple days? Did somebody say lemon-law.

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Electrical · CO

Car lost power, then engine died. I am reporting this because I know of more than 30 other owners of this car that have had the same problem. See http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/144120.phtml for more info