2003 Audi A4 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,379miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2003 Audi A4, 1% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,379 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.
“Initially drove car home from grocery store hit a bump and noticed a spark coming from front driver's side of car. Pulled over and checked for spark evident once stopped there was no sign of spark or anything. Got car home and parked about an hour later my car was on fire, after putting the fire out my husband lifted the hood and tried to investigate the issue when he discovered the battery was melted to the hood and is where the fire initially caught. The location of the battery we believe to be the issue and wanted to make sure to report it immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11331067, filed 2020-06, 199,800 miles“Loss of power or late response to throttle. Tcs and ABS light limininted after replacing sensor. Vibertion in passenger side around 50 MPH or braking. Replaced ignition coil twice.”
NHTSA complaint #11111062, filed 2018-07, 112,345 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Audi A4
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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