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2003 Audi A4 lights problems

23 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints
23
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Headlights
    3
  • Turn signal
    1
  • Brake lights
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Audi A4 lights problems in other years

19962000200520102020

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Audi A4 lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 17

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported March 15, 2005 · 9,965 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time.
Risk
This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834.

Recall number 05V096000 · Recall details

What 2003 Audi A4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Water pump failed inside lights sometimes work and signal lights aren’t accurate

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Lights · 80,000 miles · FL

I bought the vehicle last year when it had 78,000 miles on it. Only 4 months after having purchased the car, I got a message on the trouble light warning system that I had a "dipped light". I had to google other audi owners to find out what a dipped light was, as I never heard of a burned out headlight termed as a "dipped light" before. I can only drive it during the day now, as I have heard in car forums that fixing it can be quite a long and expensive process. I am afraid that it may affect my driving safety even when driving during the day, because in florida we have a lot of stormy weather during the rainy season and the sky gets very dark right before the storms come in. I am also concerned that other motorists cannot see me coming in bad weather and I had a near accident today, when another motorist came flying out of a parking lot in front of me as I was driving down the road, and I had to slam on my brakes to avoid a collision with their vehicle.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Lights · 95,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. The contact stated that the brake light constantly illuminated after having the brakes repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician reset the computer but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 133,000 miles · PA

Headlight keeps going out and blowing the ballast causing headlight not to work at all. Replaced this expensive part multiple times and still breaks. Not a cheap part and a safety hazard.

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 Apr 30, 2012 · Lights · 60,000 miles · NJ

Headlight driver side fogged up there is a recall same car and year but different head lights bad vision can cause a accident.

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Lights · 65,000 miles · MI

Headlights flicker and go out momentarily while driving, especially after hitting a dip in the road or a bump. Dash reads "right/left dipped headlight". Extremely dangerous to have headlights go out at night.

Filed Nov 19, 2011 · Lights · 89,000 miles · CA

A warning reading "left dipped headlight" appeared on my instrument gauge. The issue went away by itself but has now returned. I get the same message now and my front left headlight turns off by itself. Sometimes it comes back on or I have to manually shut off my headlights and turned them back on. The same message comes back on after minutes of driving.

Filed Oct 21, 2011 · Lights · 70,000 miles · VT

Since I purchased this vehicle, the hid lights have sporadically flickered. Within the past year, they randomly flicker and sometimes turn off briefly making for a hazardous driving situation. I really wish audi would fix this problem because there are hundreds of owners having the exact same problems.

Filed Jan 6, 2011 · Lights · 92,000 miles · CO

Right headlight stopped working - changed the bulb but still will not work. Error message says "right dipped headlight".

Questions about the 2003 Audi A4 lights

Does the 2003 Audi A4 have lights problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the lights of the 2003 Audi A4, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Audi A4 lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Audi A4 lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V096000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Audi A4 have the most lights problems?

The Audi A4 model years with the most lights complaints are 2006 (159 complaints), 2005 (101 complaints) and 2003 (23 complaints).

Other 2003 Audi A4 problems

Fuel system 51Transmission 43Electrical 32Engine 24Acceleration 22Visibility 20Body 14Airbags 12Steering 7Tires 6Driver assistance 3Suspension 3Brakes 2Seats 2Wheels 2Locks 1Seat belts 1

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