2002 Audi A4 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Audi A4, 2% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 3 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.
“While pulling into the driveway, the brakes failed. The pedal locked up and would not move. There was no braking force at all. I attempted to engage the emergency brake but was unable to before the car crashed into the back of the garage, causing significant damage to the car and the house. The car is currently in the body shop and will then be sent to the mechanic for diagnostic and repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10219210, filed 2008-02, 87,000 miles“2002 Audi A4 customer states that failed brakes caused an accident**cc the consumer stated that the brakes collapsed upon him trying to apply them. The manufacturer stated the collision must have occurred first, and in the course of the collision, the bracket in which the brake pedal was mounted collapsed, as it was designed to do. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of consumer).”
NHTSA complaint #10191109, filed 2007-05“Consumer heard a loud noise coming from the driveway. Consumer went outside and saw vehicle rolling out from the driveway, and it crashed into a parked vehicle. The police were called, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic adjusted the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10065454, filed 2004-04Related service bulletins
- 10210650May 29, 2013This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 33 | 25% |
| 2000 | 51 | 53% |
| 1999 | 91 | 48% |
| 1998 | 125 | 48% |
| 1997 | 15 | 15% |
| 1996 | 11 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2002 Audi A4
76 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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