2003 Audi A4: engine failure

5 of the 210 complaints about the 2003 Audi A4 describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 50 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2022
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2015
1
2014
2
2013
4
2011
1
2010
9
2009
9
2008
5
2007
4
2006
4
2005
2
2004
9
2003
5
2002
11
2001
3
1999
2
1998
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 26, 2022 · Electrical · TX

Radio intermediate goes out hitting bumps speedometer stopped working the number ninth digit is not pulling up when I search vehicle information Replaced engine vehicle only had 20,000 miles

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Electrical · 200,003 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, various electrical functions of the vehicle shut off and the steering wheel seized. The engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,003.

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Engine, Lights · 40,000 miles · IL

1. Exterior lights and turn signal lights burning out at a rate of every 500 miles. Audi will not replace. 2. Wiper transmission has corroded, seized, failed, and consequently burned out the wiper motor 2x now - once at 40,000 miles and again at 80,000. Audi would not cover this under the initial new car warranty, and they demand $750+ to fix this faulty assembly. 3. Coolant and wiper fluid tanks are made out of cheap plastic. I've had 2-3 leaks in each tank due to holes in these tanks across the life of the car. The most recent coolant tank leak was pushing coolant through so fast that it burned up my engine and my timing belt snapped. I had to pay for this repair - $2,000+. These are just 3 problems among countless costly problems I've incurred since the 3-year warranty ran out on my audi. I've easily matched the $35k+ cost of the car with parts and repairs, and the car only has 88,000 miles on it. The coil pack recall has been an issue at least every 2,000 miles. I cannot make a trip of more than 100 miles without a coil snapping, a trip to the dealership, and an argument with service reps about whether or not I have to pay for these coil repairs. 88,000 miles later, the a4 I purchased brand new is basically not safely drivable except to run short errands around the city. All of this is not even to mention the cheap materials that went into the car interior. Leather is wearing in places no one even sits, and all the rubberized buttons have peeled away. Please help. Audi will do nothing. I've spoken to others who have this same make and model sitting in a garage because it is no longer drivable. There are 2 known recalls on this car, but there is something more serious going on with the build than just the coil pack and fuel injector. My car has stalled and seized on relatively short highway trips despite routine maintenance and attention to recalled parts.

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Engine · 77,000 miles · OH

On 8/1/07 I purchased a 2003 audi a4 with a 1.8t engine from a local used car dealership. In may, 2008, the oil light came on, we had a qualified mechanic check the vehicle thoroughly and no problems were found. 2 days later, the engine completely shut down and the vehicle has been inoperable since that time. I have contacted audi in regard to this since it is due to a manufacturing defect that causes sludge in the oil pan to recirculate through the engine, which is what LED to the engine failure. The oil return ports were not made large enough to recirculate the oil properly. I have been told that since I purchased it as a used vehicle, "as is", there is nothing that they will do to assist me in this situation. I was never made aware of this problem whatsoever prior to the engine failure and replacing the engine will cost in excess of $5000. They have never issued a recall on these vehicles, even though they are aware of the problem. They off an "extended warranty", but to qualify the vehicle owner must prove that all scheduled maintenance on the vehicle was performed by audi certified mechanics. As a 2nd owner, I have no prior records from 8/1/07 and previous. The "extended warranty" covers 200-2004 a4 models with the 1.8t engines, so obviously they are aware of the defect, but they have never recalled them. Do I have any other recourse other than to file suit against them?

Filed Jun 13, 2007 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · OH

Right front hub whell bearing seized into the adjoining knuckle. This failure resulted from what the dealer reported to be "electrolysis. Wrong choice of metals in the wheel bearing. Wheel partially siezed *ak.