2002 Audi A4: hesitation when accelerating

7 of the 181 complaints about the 2002 Audi A4 describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 21,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

2018
1
2017
1
2014
1
2010
2
2009
1
2007
2
2006
1
2005
1
2004
2
2002
7
1999
4
1998
2
1997
1

What owners say

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. While driving 30 MPH the contact noticed that all of the gear shift indicator lights on the instrument panel had illuminated. Within a few seconds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. Prior to the failure the contact noticed that the vehicle would hesitate while driving 40 MPH and shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 119000.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Transmission · IL

I have an 2002 audi a-4 with a constant variable transmission. I have had hesitation problems on and off since 2002. Several repairs have been made and the dealer has never addressed the transmission hesitation. Since I don't drive the car very often, the transmission is finally skipping. The dealer indicates the car most likely is the beginning to show signs of the need for a new transmission. I generally keep my cars over 10 years and service them like a baby. This is disheartening, since the repairs would be more than the car is worth. My daughter had similar problems with her vs passat and after pouring money into it, problems continued. I am very disapointed and will not buy again.

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 Nov 2, 2004 · Transmission · 32,317 miles · CT

I have a 2002 a4 1.8t. In january of 2004, I had the clutch replaced with 22678 miles on it. On monday, october, 25th, I brought the car in for another problem and mentioned that the clutch was hesitating. After evaluation, I was told that the clutch was going again and that my warranty would not cover it. The car now olny has 32,317 miles on it. The mechanic said it was due to "wear" by driving. Since march of 2002, when I picked up my new car, I have had the car in the shop for various problems (most of which included electrical malfunctions, shorts, and other malfunctions).

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · MD

The problem is with the CVT automatic transmission. I guess you would call it hesitation when you accelerate. When we bought the car we lived in a small town that was very flat with no hills. The car was driven on mostly back roads at approximately 25 to 30 MPH. After a few months we moved and the car was driven faster, now the problem was becoming very noticeable. As you accelerate the car hesitates and you have to push harder on the accelerator then the car jerks forward. The car was taken to the dealer several times for different adjustments and still the problem was there. Next I met with an audi tech rep, who drove the car and said that was the nature of the beast. After more complaining they replaced the transmission module, this still did not fix. Now I have moved to an area that is hilly, and when you stop at a red light on a hill the car drifts back when you take your foot off the brake. The car has gone to a new dealer for another module and more adjustments and is still not fixed. This is a serious problem that other audi a4 owners that I have spoken to have. Audi should have to fix this problem be for someone gets hurt. I thought I was getting a safe, well built, long lasting car, I guess I was wrong. With all of the other problem I have had with this car, I would never buy another audi. I only hope that the other audi a4 owners will take the time to pass on their problems with this dangerous transmission.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Suspension · MA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a rough idle, hesitating to pull off in traffic. Took to dealer, dealer states all four cylinder coils are defected and dealer will only replace as they fail. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Electrical · 8,190 miles · NJ

While driving the vehicle hesitates, shakes excessively and will not accelerate. The dealer and manufacturer admit that the ignition coil is defective, but will not replace it until the component fails. The coil has been replaced twice. *ts