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2004 Audi TT Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,501miles, 23 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Audi TT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2004 Audi TT. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 18 complaints (72% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and fuel system (3). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,501 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 130 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The first week of dec 2014, I had been hearing a sporadic, whooting noise from the floor of my Audi TT 2004 (49,000 miles). I brought my vehicle into the dealership on 12/05/14. Aside from some other non-critical repairs, the dealership could not find a cause for the noise and it was released. As I was driving the vehicle back to the dealership on 12/12/14 to pick up my other vehicle, I had significant issues. I was driving along north ave at 35 - 40 MPH in rush-hour traffic. As I was driving, the vehicle suddenly shifted into neutral and began to rapidly slow. …”

NHTSA complaint #10668033, filed 2014-12, 49,000 miles

Electrical system: “In november of 2010, I was driving in my 2004 1.8 Audi TT at approximately 45 miles per hour. Without warning, the car lost all power in the middle of the road. Fortunately, the car lost power at 1:00 am or I may have been easily hit/killed by the heavy flow of daytime traffic. As it turns out, there was an ignition coil recall on my vehicle. I never received notice of such recall and as a result, was put in danger by operating a vehicle with a known defect and suffered over two thousand dollars in related repair expense. …”

NHTSA complaint #10384684, filed 2011-02, 32,000 miles

Fuel system: “Fuel sensor not working properly; while having gas, once tank meter reads 1/2, the engine shot-down, incorrectly telling that the tank is empty. Same issues with the cathalytic converter system. Engine's transmission wearing fast; pushing back and fort while accelerating.”

NHTSA complaint #11097849, filed 2018-05, 95,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 81,000 miles.

4%0–100%10–2539%25–5022%50–7522%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (23 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,501 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2005200820107201220172019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 Audi TT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
TT Coupe FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,900
TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual182621$3,900
TT Coupe quattro 4WD/AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic202422$3,750
TT Roadster FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900
TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual182621$3,900
TT Roadster quattro 4WD/AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192521$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2004 Audi TT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 130 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 130 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi TT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20091228,0002—26—Not enough data
20081424,8002—26—Not enough data
20051131,7480—21—Not enough data
20042555,5011—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20031352,0000—21—Not enough data
20023850,5000—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200112050,0003—23Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20007370,2315—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Audi TT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Audi TT have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2004 Audi TT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Audi TT is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 18 complaints (72% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2004 Audi TT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Audi TT get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Audi TT (TT Coupe, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Audi TT reported?

Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,501 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 81,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.