2000 Audi A4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Audi A4, 8% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Persistent failure of the center differential transmission component. There were no events leading up to the failure, other than normal operation of the vehicle. The part was replaced at 70,000 miles by sewickley Audi and partially covered by warranty (75%). The center differential was replaced again and again at 100,000 miles (along with the whole transmission) - not covered by warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078272, filed 2004-06, 70,000 miles“As soon as my car hit 50,000 (the warranty expiration) numerous problems mysteriously appeared: the motor for the rear passenger window failed ($200 to repair), the drive shaft started slipping ($1,500) and the trunk latch failed to close securely ($150).”
NHTSA complaint #10060409, filed 2004-03, 50,500 miles“Dt: the contact stated on april 5, 2005 engine started making loud noises. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealership for regular service and inspection, and the dealer found the head gaskets, mass flow sensors, vacuum hoses, intake manifold gaskets, and the throttle body needed to be replaced. Repairs were made. Four months later the vehicle started making loud noises again. The contact waited another four months before taking the vehicle back to the dealer on december 29, 2005 to have it serviced a second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146786, filed 2006-01, 40,121 miles“Vehicle was still in 1st gear while going into a 6-lane highway. Vehicle stalled onway to median. Oncoming traffic was racing towards it, and vehicle wouldn't start, impossible to move. Vehicle was pushed out off way. Vehicle once started wouldn't move into gear. A complaint was made with manufacturer. Vehicle was at dealer. They determined a transmission failure. The drive shaft broke at outer cv joint due to metal fatigue.”
NHTSA complaint #875329, filed 2000-11“2001 Audi A4 began to smoke. Drove 5 minutes to a friend's house and parked in driveway, consumer went inside of house, and car was sitting for 20 minutes. Then, someone knocked, and told consumer that car was sitting in the middle of traffic. Car disengaged on its own, and almost ran over two children. Took to dealer, and they said back brake pads, and rotors were burned to a crisp. No conclusion to why this happened or why car rolled into traffic on its own. Also, the brake pedal went to the floor when the consumer applied the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #869759, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10123713Oct 5, 2015Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment. Customers may have issues with vehicle passing state IM emissions test programs because the…
- 10226530Jun 3, 2014ATF pan leaks
- 10210680Jun 3, 2014As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
- 10122418Jun 3, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-19 dated January 31, 2011. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. As the sump pan gasket…
- 10212703May 29, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10226529May 28, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10210679May 28, 2014This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are…
- 10122465May 28, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 2 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 27% |
| 2010 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 16 | 7% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 43 | 20% |
| 2002 | 16 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Audi A4
51 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Audi A4
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.
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