2002 Audi A4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Audi A4, 6% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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.
“Windshield wipers slowed considerably and stopped working; fortunately we were only a half-mile from home. Mechanic advised this was a known problem with this vehicle and they have replaced many wiper brackets in the past 6 months. Advised they were surprised Audi has not issued a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10237447, filed 2008-08, 72,600 miles“The driver's side mirror has auto dimming feature that has failed to work consistently since the vehicle was purchased new. Thi same mirror also adjusts itself without the operator touching the adjusment switch. The dealers could never duplicate these problems and the vehicle is now out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10179132, filed 2007-01, 4,000 miles“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“Wipers failed as I was traveling on a crowded highway during a heavy rainstorm. The problem was a seized wiper pivot on the driver's side, which was cleaned and lubricated, and is now in working condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10279172, filed 2009-08, 82,000 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 milesVisibility (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 2002 Audi A4
76 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEquipment
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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