2005 Audi A4: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 219 complaints about the 2005 Audi A4 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 53,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 58 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2023
2
2022
1
2020
2
2018
3
2017
1
2014
5
2012
1
2010
6
2009
2
2008
4
2007
6
2006
5
2005
8
2004
28
2003
23
2002
13
2001
6
2000
1
1999
4
1998
3
1997
6

What owners say

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Lights · 30,000 miles · CO

The right headlight will dip and then turn off while driving. You can turn the lights off and back on and it will temporarily solve the problem but will turn off again randomly. This problem has happened since I purchased the car cpo in late 2008 but has continued to get worse to the point where now it generally happens once every few minutes while the lights are on forcing me to continually turn the lights off and on the while driving which is very dangerous, not to mention extremely annoying to not only myself but other drivers as well.

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · IL

The transmision stalled; it was as if the car lost power but the engine was steel running.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 400 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 audi a4 cabriolet. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently, lost all power and stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and the contact waited 20-25 minutes before the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The failure continued and the vehicle back to the dealer 20 times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2007 and the ignition coils were replaced. In january 2009, the ignitions coils were placed again. The contact stated that the dealer also replaced the ignition switch. The glue separated from the convertible top which allowed water to get into the vehicle and ruin the entire electrical system and carpet; the top needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was approximately 7,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Fuel system · 63,000 miles · OR

Fuel pump failed causing engine to stall while driving on a parking lot. Audi a4 2005 1.8 quattro.

Filed Aug 26, 2010 · Transmission · 45,500 miles · TX

Audi a4 a6 issues with the transmission control module (TCM). My 2005 a4 car had approx 45,000 miles when the check engine light came on. I was taking the car in for am oil change so I had them check the issue with the engine light. I was told that it was the TCM and the car was registering faulty safety codes. I was informed that if I did not get it fixed the car could shut off while driving or the transmission could burn up while driving. I asked way there had not been a recall as it was a safety issue if the car could shut down while driving causing severe injury or even death. The university audi service repr (jordan) stated it was up to audi hq to make such a call. I asked if he had seen other issues. He stated yes that is why audi came up with an updated part. I stated well if there was an updated part that means the old part was no good and a recall should have been issue. I called audi hq and was informed that they track the frequency of part replace and determine a recall based on that. I replied what about safety and the death or injury of your customers. Why would you not evaluate an issue for recall based on safety? She indicated audi values its customers, but relies on dealers to report issues. Sounds like everyone is in denial of who is responsible and accountable for the safety and lives of audi car owners. Then, I was told the amount of more than $1800 dollars. I saw several complaints online about the TCM and cost of more than $2500. Now I know why they did not want to issue the recall, but instead update a part and charge its customers versus taking responsibility for the safety issue. I paid for the repairs, as it is my only source of transportation. I did not want to continue driving the car without the repairs as the dealer clearly stated there were safety concerns. Is this another hidden toyota situation where the dealer is more concerned about profits over safety?

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL

Audi 2005 a4 1.8t speed sensor fails causing car to shut down while driving. Power steering and power breaks become inoperable due to car shutting down.

Filed Feb 21, 2010 · Engine · 53,000 miles · PA

Prior to stalling, the engine was making a low noise, which I have heard before as a norm on cold days to warm up.

Filed Nov 19, 2009 · Lights · 73,000 miles · CA

Headlights flicker and turn off while driving. Message on dash reads 'dipped headlamp'. Headlights will turn back on if light switch is turned off and back on. This is extremely dangerous, and many times now, the lights have turned off on the freeway or on dark mountainous road section. The lights turned off approximately 100 times during a 2600 mi trip.