2004 Audi A4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,746miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Audi A4, 2% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,746 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.
“My 2004 Audi A4 convertible has had the top fail multiple times. The dealer has been unable to identify or fix the problem. The car only has 4600 miles on it. 1st incident was in april 2004 and continues to today. Sept 9 wwas the last incident and the car is still at the dealer. I notified Audi four times and have not gotten a response. The top gets stuck in the open position making it a hazzard to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10090827, filed 2004-09, 22 miles“I have a brand new 2004 Audi a4avantquattro 1.8. On july 1, with 2389 miles on the car, I had a blowout of my right rear tire, which is a goodyear m&s r235/17 low profile high performance tire. I never had a sensation of hitting anything on the road, but had only seconds to get from the fast lane of I-5 in downtown sacramento, ca across 5 lanes of freeway traffic and around a caltrans maintenence crew on the shoulder, to safety. By the time I did, the tire tread had completely separated on both sides of the wheel 360 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080768, filed 2004-07, 2,389 miles“Rear window of convertible soft top for 2004 Audi A4 cabriolet. An old issue often suffered by Audi cabriolets from 2003-2009. Claimed to be caused by the adhesive that Audi uses. This can be caused by keeping the car outside instead of in a garage as prolonged exposure to sunlight causes the adhesive to give away and fail, causing the rear window to separate from the outer layer of the top and drop. While the window is still technically attached to the inner layer of the top, the window no longer protects against water. …”
NHTSA complaint #10902055, filed 2016-08, 90,000 miles“2004 Audi A4 has had several repair problems. Consumer feels that the vehicle could be in an accident due to the problems. The consumer stated all of a sudden, the vehicle stopped running while in traffic. The dealer was unable to find any problems. Several months later, the engine wouldn't turn over. The battery was replaced as well as a bulb. The convertible top would not go down. An electrical part on the convertible was replaced, one of the headlights had burned out and the crank pulley was replaced.. The convertible top became stuck in the open position and had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247008, filed 2008-10, 19,102 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10128407Aug 31, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 61 number 13-21 dated September 3, 2013. Convertible top exterior cloth appears soiled. The convertible top is made of durable fabric…
- 10121945Oct 2, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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