2004 Audi A4 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,930miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Audi A4, 2% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,930 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.
“Audi jack came with my 2004 Audi A4 quattro sedan broke while putting a wheel. I was in the parking lot so the surface is flat. I use the use the jack that came with my car to jack up the car so that I can replace my wheel. The jack broke as I was putting on the wheel trying to align the holes to put back the bolts. The jack just snapped luckily my fingers and hand did not get caught and I was not under the car. The jack was broke today august 5, 2005 at around 4:00pm pacific time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131776, filed 2005-08, 5,930 milesRelated 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.
- 10169118Dec 6, 2019Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad…
- 10169098Dec 4, 2019New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
- 10165539Sep 30, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
- 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).
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 2004 Audi A4
56 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsTires
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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