2002 Audi A4 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,158miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Audi A4, 4% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,158 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Stereo-failure and replacement on at least (4) occasions winshield fluid dispenser/wiper malfunction service engine light malfunction-at least (5) occasions solenoid valve bad clutch switch bad blower in air conditioning/heater unit bad pireli tires-broken belts in all four (at 25,000 miles)- these are the tires placed on the vehicle by Audi coils bad gas gauge mis read”
NHTSA complaint #10049354, filed 2003-12, 300 miles“Numberous of failures; windshield washer system, driver's seat motor burned out 3 times, all replaced. The first day the consumer went to pick up the vehicle from the lot, the battery was dead, however 2 months later the battery was dead again, and 2 months after that the battery died again. The consumer was told a smaller battery was inadvertently installed in the vehicle. The head light assembly, radio and speakers were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10109327, filed 2005-01, 885 miles“Ignition coil failed on highway. Car shook violently until stopped in parking lot. Once car was off the road, the coil housing caught fire. The fire ultimately burned itself out, and the car was towed to the local dealership for repair. The dealership notified Audi USA of the defect and recommended vehicle replacement. Audi USA elected to repair car under warranty. Multiple failures have occurred since (see list). Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10000173, filed 2002-12, 2,860 miles“Driver's door tweeter cuts out. 8/30/02--speaker is replaced. Problem still not fixed. 9/20/02--radio is replaced. The problem still exists. I've given up on the ability of this dealer's service department to fix anything right the first time....”
NHTSA complaint #10010542, filed 2003-03, 10,332 miles“I was attempting to jack my Audi A4 quattro, when the factory supplied jack collapsed. I received a small scratch and the cladding on the car was gouged.”
NHTSA complaint #10212400, filed 2007-12Related service bulletins
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10214458Jun 15, 2022This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10184530Apr 16, 2020This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- 10164518Aug 28, 2019This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
- 10163501Jul 22, 2019This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7…
- 10161273Jun 7, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128205Mar 23, 2017This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
- 10128222Mar 3, 2017Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
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 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology