2002 Audi A4: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. While driving 20 MPH downhill, the vehicle suddenly lost all power. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and they stated that the fuel pump failed. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that his vehicle was in production two months prior to the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v157000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly) being issued; therefore, his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer for repair. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

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.

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 Sep 2, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 14,000 miles · MA

The ignition coil made the vehicle ride rough. While driving, the vehicle lost power and cut off. The dealer stated they would only replace 1 out of 6 coils. *ts the service technician had driven the vehicle five miles and the a second coil failed. Audi replaced all six coils then the remaining five were "j" coils. The engine warning light had come on. The vehicle had been serviced repeatedly by father's & sons, but they had not completed the repair. All of the oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter had been replaced. (some twice) the other emission parts were replaced. The service dealer did not give the consumer the paper work because audi did not pay the full cost for repairs. The vehicle was still under warranty. *scc

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Suspension · MN

Nar 02/28/2003 mr the vehicle suddenly begins to shudder and rapidly lose power, making it unable to merge safely or drive at interstate highway speeds.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Engine · 18,000 miles · MA

My audi a4 sputtered and lost power. The onboard diagnostics light came on and flashed. Audi roadside assistance towed my car to brookline audi, where it was determined that the ignition coils were to blame. After reading articles indicating that audi will replace all coils, whether they are broken or not, I asked the dealership to replace all coils. They insisted that they will only replace those that are defective, not all as reported in several articles (e.g., motortrend). I told the dealership that I will be driving from ma to ca this weekend. I told them that I do not want to be half way accross the country and have another coil break. I want all coils replaced, but the dealership refuses.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Engine · 14,800 miles · PA

Vehicle loss power and started shaking. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Electrical · 11,600 miles · PA

Audi a4 (1.8t) was "missing" on startup, shaking, severe loss of power. I tried driving to the dealership but had to turn around and park it at home, for safety. Was towed to the dealership, where I learned it was a failed ignition coil pack, and I soon learned I was in good company: technician there estimated there were at least 85 cars -- all 1.8ts of audi and vw -- in several nearby lots waiting for replacement ignition coils. German production was on 3 shifts to crank them out, worldwide. I enjoy this car but can no longer rely on it until all of the original ignition coils -- ending with an "-h" part-number suffix -- are replaced with the current, updated ones ending with a "-j." I'm extremely disappointed (as are u.s. Audi dealers, I've since learned) that vw won't recall all 1.8ts to replace the bad coils, which are destined to fail at some point. Unless there's a recall, I'll never buy another audi or vw and warn as many people as I can to avoid them. This is shoddy customer care at best, and a disregard for my safety at worst.

Filed Dec 24, 2002 · Electrical · 8,960 miles · NJ

Ignition coil failure while driving resulting in a shaky vehicle, loss of power and a red hot glowing catalytic converter. Audi is refusing to replace defective coils until each one fails. Audi even refuses to replace the defective coils at the customers expense.

Filed Dec 24, 2002 · Electrical · 9,500 miles · MN

Vehicle suddenly lost power while driving due to a defective ignition coil pack. The problem is widespread with this vechicle (audi a4) and is happening to many owners across the country. The manufacturer, audi, is aware of the defect and the fact that failures are occurring in a very high percentage of its cars, but has not issued a recall. Instead it is replacing the defective part only after it fails. More importantly, it is not replacing the other defective coil packs in the cars that have not yet failed, thereby leaving them vulnerable to future failures. The cars should be recalled so that all coil packs are repalced. This is a public safety issue.

Filed Dec 24, 2002 · Electrical · 8,960 miles · NJ

Ignition coil failure while driving resulting in a shaky vehicle, loss of power and a red-hot glowing catalytic converter. Audi is refusing to replace defective coils until each one fails. Audi even refuses to replace the defective coils at the customer''s expense.

Filed Nov 16, 2002 · Electrical · CT

Ignition coil #1 failed, causing drastic loss of power on highway. Was at risk of being hit by faster moving cars. Luckily was near exit and managed to avoid any incidents. Dt