2003 Audi TT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Audi TT, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Audi TT. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10459939, filed 2012-05, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Audi TT. The contact was driving while accelerating from a stop, the transmission jerked and would not accelerate for a few seconds. The failure also occurred while the contact was driving 25-35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,902. Updated 1/21/11 updated 04/18/11”
NHTSA complaint #10366575, filed 2010-11, 84,902 miles“Express mail fwding motor vehicle defect notification for a 2003 Audi coupe. The vehicle jerked and vibrated while in reverse. The engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10071622, filed 2004-04Related service bulletins
- 10177406Jul 13, 2020This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
- 10212703May 29, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10226529May 28, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 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…
- 10122465May 28, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Audi TT
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Audi TT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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