Audi 4000 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Audi 4000 (1984–1984) that have at least 5 complaints. 1984 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 4000 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | 98,726 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system2 22%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 11%
- Vehicle speed control1 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Seats1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Brakes1 11%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1984: “The consumer smelled gas coming from the vehicle. The consumer examined the vehicle and discovered the fuel rail was leaking gas which in turn leaked onto the driveway and down the fuel lines. (this was a huge fuel leak and was under pressure when the vehicle was in motion)”
NHTSA complaint #10082042, filed 2004-08, 99,800 milesOther Audi models
2,893 complaintsAudi A6
1,653 complaintsAudi Q5
1,348 complaintsAudi Q7
1,052 complaintsAudi A3
727 complaintsAudi S4
577 complaintsAudi A5
324 complaintsAudi TT
306 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology