2003 Audi A4 visibility problems

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 May 24, 2011 · Body, Visibility · GA

When I purchased my pre-owned 03 audi a4 cabrio in may 2010 failed to notice that the bottom left and right corners of the rear window was separating from the fabric at the top. Fast forward to may 2011 its now spread enough that you could reach a whole hand into the headliner. When it rains part of the back seat,rear deck and areas of the trunk get very wet was separating from the fabric at the bottom left and right corners of the rear window, enough that you could reach a whole hand into the headliner. When it rains the headliner around the rear glass, part of the back seat,rear deck and areas of the trunk get very wet. With the smell after it dries, im sure I have mold and mildew issues as well.

Filed Dec 6, 2010 · Body, Transmission · IL

I own a 03 audia4 1.8t cabriolet. For the pass two years I have to repair the transmission twice- the car could not move, the gears weren't switching. Audi USA are aware of this issue and still there is not a recall for that. Second and bigger issue is the rear window which is separating from the convertible top. It is dangerous as the window can fly away while I drive the car with a higher speed on the highway and hit the cars behind me. Also very common problem for this model cars.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Body, Steering · 66,500 miles · VA

2003 audi a4 cabriolet has had numerous issues, failure of door gasket seal which destroyed plc, resulting in horrible sound safety issue, cost over $2k to fix, failure of cv joint which could cause wheel to fly off, failure of rear glass window that could come loose hurting other vehicles or passengers of car; car has less than 70k miles, was bought new and is garaged. Audi america should reimburse owners for these numerous, (and apparently inevitable, judging by what I've read and heard from other owners) problems.

Filed Sep 18, 2010 · Body, Visibility · 49,000 miles · NJ

200 audi a4 convertible. Rear window has separated from roof appears as if the glue is dry rotted? Miles 49k garage kept, hand washed.... Found info on-line regarding several other owners experiencing this problem audi of america refuses responsibility while audi germany accepts full responsibility. This is a safety hazard. I'm afraid the window will fall out while on the highway.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · NC

The rear glass window of the convertible top of my 2003 audi a 4 has come loose. We paid a car upholsterer to glue it back it in but it is loose again. It would be very dangerous if it fell out while traveling.

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Body, Visibility · 50,000 miles · CT

2003 audi a4 cabriolet, the car is practically new, only driven in summer months. The rear window has separated from the roof, apparently the window is only sealed to the roof with a layer of glue. The window can fall out at anytime as a result of the glue loosening. The only alternative is a completely new roof.

Filed Sep 10, 2008 · Visibility · 24,000 miles · DC

My audi a 4 convertible headlight lenses deteriorated so badly that it significantly affected my night driving. Plastic became cloudy (not condensation) and gray, adversely affecting the headlight effectiveness.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Body, Seats · 40,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Mar 31, 2008 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · MA

Audi a4 windshield washer pump suddenly does not work. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and I was told there is a known problem with the washer pump and it happens frequently. However, there isn't an official recall so they will not replace it. It will just keep ruining the fuses unless I buy another washer pump which will ultimately just break again... If this is a known problem and a frequent issue why isn't there a recall?