I purchased an audi because I thought I was buying quality. I have a broken hing on my glove box that rarely is used (est $450), oil leak from a cam shaft chain adjuster seal (est $517), broken trunk bin (est $675), and now a radio that doesn't work and audi wants ($1,900) so I can get radio reception. I am shocked these items have already worn out on a car that has only 50,500 miles and is only used for pleasure.
The worst 2003 Audi Cabriolet problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Audi Cabriolet 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by...
- Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under...
- Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying...
- Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the...
- Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in...
- Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by...
- Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. kb
- Loses power or will not move after stop. kb
- Exterior lights, mositure accumulation.
- Oil sludge limited warranty extension. kb
What 2003 Audi Cabriolet owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 2003 audi a4 cabriolet 3.0 with cvs transmission. I have replaced one transmission at a cost of over 7,500 dollars. The car only had 65,000 miles on it and had always been maintained by audi dealership in toronto , canada. The dealer tried to get out of paying for the repair and after several arguments only partially covered the costs. The car now has 110,000 miles on it and again I am experiencing transmission issues. The prnd lights flash back and forth and the transmission is wining and shaky at certain speeds. Obviously audi has done a poor job of designing this transmission and repair costs are ridiculous. I have also had several electrical issues with dash board lights , brake lights burning out regularly and power steering pump replaced. My advice. Don't but an audi unless you plan on selling it before the warranty is up and if you like sarcastic treatment at dealership level then these cars are for you.
2003 audi a4 cabrio. Very low mileage, low use. Rear window delaminates from canvas roof, rain water comes in & shorts electrical system.
When this cars gas tank goes below a half tank, the gas chamber does not allow gas to flow into the tank. For some reason,the gas pump releases or worse the fuel overflows. The safety or risk here is that one can get stranded, be in a strange town, far from home late at night, without the ability to fill the tank. I have reported this problem to my local dealer on many occasions but without any resolution.
2003 audi a4 cabriolet steering was extremely noisy from date of purchase on. Gradually got worse. Steering column was replaced by audi service 3 times to no avail. At one point, a total failure of the power steering caused dangerous driving conditions. Audi mechanics and dealer admitted to faulty power steering in some a4 cabriolet models but will not officially acknowledge. After almost 4 months I'm still waiting for a replacement car.
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Questions about the 2003 Audi Cabriolet
Is the 2003 Audi Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2003 Audi Cabriolet, close to a typical Cabriolet model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Audi Cabriolet?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Audi Cabriolet have?
No recalls on record.
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