Audi Quattro Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Audi Quattro years to avoid

No model year of the Audi Quattro stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2009	95	1	Transmission		0	0
2003	91	3	Engine		0	0
2002	71	12	Electrical	60,300	0	0
2001	74	11	Tires	34,500	0	0
2000	-	7	Brakes		0	2
1999	-	21	Brakes	69,995	0	3
1998	-	9	Brakes	89,000	0	0
1997	-	11	Acceleration		0	1
1996	-	6	Electrical		0	0
1995	-	1	Fuel system		0	0
1994	-	1	Acceleration		0	0
1993	-	3	Fuel system		0	1
1991	-	6	Brakes		0	0
1990	-	5	Acceleration		2	0

What years of the Audi Quattro should you avoid?

No single model year of the Audi Quattro has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Audi Quattro?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Audi Quattro?

Brakes, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by engine (16) and acceleration (13).

How many recalls does the Audi Quattro have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 2009. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

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