2004 Audi A4: engine failure

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 90,700 miles · CA

Was driving on freeway for a few hours during which car was running fine, and car suddenly lost power just after I got off freeway and approached a mountain road incline. There was no warning light, or prior symptoms to engine failure, it just stopped. With help, I was able to get car out of the middle of the road and to safety. Tried to troubleshoot, used engine error code reader, and no fault codes found. Performed basics checked for potential fuel vapor lock due to altitude; checked oil, coolant and fuel levels- and all levels were ok. Battery was functioning - as radio, lights worked. Car has been consistently serviced and maintenance was current. Car was towed to nearest dealer, diagnosis by dealer fuel pump failure due to clogged fuel filter. My issue is that audi does not indicate service maintenance for fuel filter. There is not any maintenance recommendations or guidance in either the owner's manual or published list of recommended services to replace or check filer. There also were not any warning lights, fault codes or indications to watch for. I feel that it is negligent of the manufacturer to not indicate any service interval to change fuel filter in order to prevent fuel pump failure, and to ensure the safe operating conditions of the vehicle. The car lost power on a winding mountain road and put me at danger without warning. I am curious if this fuel pump incident could be associated with known fuel pump issues, the federal safety agency #pe08027. Key side notes, while I am the second registered owner, this car was purchased by my father who was the original owner, but for insurance and registration purposes the vehicle was transferred over to me, but I have all original records of the vehicle and can verify all maintenance services have been performed.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Engine · 104,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi a4. The contact stated that a week after having the oil changed, coolant flange replaced and the readiness codes reset the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnose that the engine needed to be replaced. The technician explained that the engine failure was not due to the repairs that were previously performed on the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2011 · Engine · 99,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi a4. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of several warning lights. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised that the engine failed due to a lack of lubrication and an internal compression failure. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic where the engine was rebuilt. After the repairs, the contact continued to experiences the failure with the sporadic illumination of the check engine warning light. The contact stated he performed a diagnostic which located the failure as a multi-cylinder misfire. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle be taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not further repaired. The contact was concerned with his safety when operating the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/25/11 *bf updated 04/27/11

Filed Sep 21, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 99,000 miles · SC

2004 audi a4 1.8t engine sludge--complete engine failure. Audi absurdly refuses to honor their own extended warranty on the basis the car was run without oil. The engine failed internally because there was and is sludge blocking lubrication ports to the moving parts, I.e., failure. This is my executive synopsis, but I have volumes of supporting evidence, unbelievable as it is to think this could happen in america.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MN

One day the low oil light came on, brought it to carousol audi in golden valley mn and they informed me about the oil sludge problem and told me to get my oil receipts ready. I changed my own oil and don't have my oil receipts and am now being denied a warranty coverage. Was told that I would have a new engine put in if I had oil receipts but will cost at least 9000 without the warranty.

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Engine · 68,000 miles · LA

Audi a4 with 68,000 miles had main engine failure due to no oil pressure. Oil was changed at 8,000 mile intervals. Audi will not stand behind name. Engine needs to be replaced at a cost of $8700.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MD

I have owned my 2004 audi a4 1.8t quattro for four years. The problem that I am having is a massive issue that hundreds if not thousands of other b6 platform owners also have, the water pump in our vehicles is very prone to failure. The water pump found in our us market vehicles has a plastic impeller that is known to snap, crack, or leak causing the part to fail. I have had two of these pumps fail in the past two years. The first one failed at around 74k in july of 2008 when the part was nearing it's replacement date. The second failure occurred in january 2010 at roughly 98k miles. So I have had two failures in a very short time period. Now audi is fully aware of this but has never had a recall or even acknowledges that it is their fault for releasing a poorly designed part. When a pump fails it usually goes very quickly. In my case it leaked and then I lost AC compression. I am lucky that I know cars and knew to immediately park the car and get it into the shop. I know that many other people have had significant engine damage because the failed pump caused overheating. The pump is also part of the whole system that drives the timing belt so a failure could also cause catastrophic engine failure if that belt seizes up. Overall it is a huge problem and each time a pump needs to be replaced the entire timing belt service needs to be performed which runs about $1700.00 at a dealership and around $800-$1500 at independent shops. I feel that this is very unfair to us as owners, but that it also puts the public at great risk if a failure occurs at highway speeds or in traffic. Lives are already at risk enough on our highways and the last thing that I want to do is cause bodily harm or property damage because a company released a poorly designed part and did nothing to improve it. I request that the federal safety agency look into this issue. If you search sites like audiworld.com and audizine.com you will find lots of information and first hand accounts.

Filed Sep 22, 2009 · Fuel system · 34,500 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 audi a4. While driving 25 MPH the vehicle stalled and shut down. The dealer replaced the engine coils; however, the vehicle shut down again while driving. The dealer stated that the fuel pump caused the failure when it recurred. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the vehicle could shut off and cause a crash to occur. The current mileage was 35,000 and the failure mileage was 34,500.

Filed Jul 23, 2006 · Engine · 45,000 miles · VA

I am having ongoing major issues (equipment and safety) with my audi a4 cabriolet with no resolution from my local dealer or audi customer care agents. I have had my car towed three times in three months. Most recently(july 21) my car was undriveable, leaving me stranded 2.5 hours from home. The engine started to "skip" and "miss" the check engine light started flashing and the check oil indicator came on. I managed to get off the highway into a parking lot. The person with me can verify that the engine/car felt like it was bouncing or vibrating. Prior to that, my car stalled in the middle of interstate 264 in norfolk, va. It was a near death experience trying to get out of the middle of that highway. The car stalled when I was leaving work. I decided to try to make it home once it restarted. Once I started to accelerate onto the interstate, the car would sporadically accelerate. It felt like a "stop and go" situation. It progressively got worse over a distance of about 300 yards, finally stalling. The dealer said they could no replicate the problem. Audi refused any further action on my car after repeated requests. The first time my car was towed was from my own local street: the safest place of three locations where I've been towed. The dealer maintains they can not find a problem for the second and third tows. I fear for my own safety to ride in this audi car. Family members now refuse to ride in this product. Friends and co-workers have witnessed the problems first hand as well. I have made repeated requests to audio customer care to: 1. Get the car repaired properly 2. Replace the engine 3. Extend the warranty 4. Offer a reasonable trade-in 5. Buy back the car I have been rejected all along the way. I am again begging and pleading for someone at audi to offer reasonable help here. I'm not asking for much. I'm simply asking for a car that runs to any acceptable standards where I can believe I am safe. Please help.