2001 Audi A4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Audi A4, 2% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
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.
“Location of cup holder on the dash is a defect in design, should of been placed lower on the dash. Open sprite can spilled onto the left side of the climate controls, and the controls now stick. Either you can push them hard and get them to turn on, but if you do, then they won't release. Possible cause for accident as front and rear defogger will not operate.”
NHTSA complaint #10054888, filed 2004-01, 41,000 miles“The seat rail loosening has occurred on both driver and front passenger seats. The driver side seat rails were replaced at 42,759 miles. After less than 7,000 miles of additional driving, the driver side rails are beginning to loosen again. The passenger side rails are gradually loosening, but more slowly, as there isn't always a passenger in that seat. The windshield washer pump developed a crack immediately after the 40,000 mile service, which was at 42,759 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #764102, filed 2002-07“Possible manf. Defec drain hoses for sunroof break/leak water stains headliner at rear quarterpanel on both sides of interior. (vacinity of airbag) possible corrosion damage to airbag over time? Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769252, filed 2002-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Audi A4
35 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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