The adhesive which holds in the rear window on my 2003 audi a4 3.0 convertible came unglued, resulting in the window gradually falling away from the roof. I had to duct tape it in as I didn't want it popping out completely while driving, and to prevent rain / moisture from getting in. This could be a serious driving hazard should it dislodge while operating. Fyi, the car had been babied since day one; garage kept and hand washed. Audi of america did finally agree to pay for a new top (about 6k retail) but could not tell me if the new top had different adhesive (I don't want a repeat of this circumstance a fews yrs down the line). I researched this, and there are several other owners w/ this problem. Most cars were 03's at about 40-50k miles. In my opinion, audi needs to acknowledge there was a defect w/ the adhesive and offer replacement at n/c. If you have an a4 or s4 convertible, monitor where the glass fits in the top. Listen for a "flapping" noise at highway speeds. The main mechanic said in addition the adhesive coming undone, there also appeared to be shrinkage of the top. I do not know, from an engineering standpoint, if the shrinkage was the main problem (I.e, the "pulling away" from the top) or if it was a combination of both problems that culminated in the end result. Regardless, audi needs to address this before there is a serious problem w/ the window flying out at freeway speeds.
2003 Audi A4 body complaints
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Bought a 2003 audi a4 cabriolet in 2005. 6 months later, rear window in 2003 audi a4 detached from convertible top causing rear leather seat to rot and tear due to rain water leaking through the detached window. Tried to have the window reattached by an audi dealership referred detailing company, adhesive did not hold and I was told the car would need a new roof. The dealership I bought the car from, don rosen audi of conshohoken, pa nor audi will take any responsibility for the detached window or provide payment for repairs.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. She noticed a leak on the passenger side rear window of the convertible in addition she noticed the roof detached from the rear window. The dealer stated that the convertible roof needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 42,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf the consumer stated the defect is adhesive process used doesn't stick to convertible top. The consumer stated it would cost $4,000 to replace the top. Updated 02/01/08
The rear window of my 2003 a4 cabiorolet has become detached from the top. Now barely hanging on, the window presents a significant safety hazard to passengers and other vehicles when it falls out.
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