Major Problems with 2001 Audi A4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Audi A4

2001 Audi A4 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 112500 miles

2001 Audi A4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

2001 Audi A4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Mileage: 65000 miles

Browse 2001 Audi A4 complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, IGNITION, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi A4 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving down the highway consumer states vehicle began to shake and engine light illuminated. the vehicle was towed	14 ~ 57040 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this has happened to countless 1.8t volkswagen and audi vehicles. audi has yet to make any official comment on the...	12 ~ 7535 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC in searching for complaints filed for 2001 audi a4's i noticed a number related to very poor braking in wet...	9 ~ 64444 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC customer states that in wet weather conditions while braking the vehicle experiences a brake loss. mechanic modified the brakes and...	8 ~ 11250 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer was exiting the freeway when the ignition coil failed. there was a significant loss of power. scc *jb...	8 ~ 64643 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 audi a4 with gauge cluster problemsnarcc the consumer stated the circuit board has been a problem for years with	8 ~ 48019 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states that vehicle's coil pack failed out causing vehicle to stall and total loss of power please provide additional	7 ~ 28448 miles
AIR BAGS abs is broken without any reason.t's only 2 years old but 67000 miles. audi a4 1.8t 2001 model.*ak ...	6 ~ 88898 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS braking system does not initially apply any meaningful stopping power when driving in wet conditions. this results in a 1-2...	5 ~ 43318 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving the vehicle stalled. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over at which time the...	4 ~ 52592 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle has total loss of power on many instances is unsafe to drive dealer /manufacturer have been unable to remedy.	4 ~ 22250 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brakes make whining/grinding sound only when in reverse. dealer has tried deglazing and power washing brake discs and routers	3 ~ 14005 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving transmission downshifted and jerked forward. dealer is inspecting vehicle.*ak...	3 ~ 21667 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while vehicle was parked over night a fire ignited in steering column under the dash area and spread to the	3 ~ 34333 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING we have experienced an intermittent problem with the hid head lights flickering and shutting off during operation at night. the...	2 ~ 95007 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs electrical module that has failed and is apparently a huge problem it affects the braking system. *tr...	2 ~ 46200 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi a4. the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the repair...	2 ~ 65900 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i'd like to file a complant for a faulty vehicle component on my 2001 audi a4 (mileage: 30 000 miles)....	2 ~ 15000 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE malfuntion indicator had been on before i deployed to iraq and was still on when i came back. i brought...	2 ~ 66500 miles
ENGINE the check engine light (mil) has had several recurrences. the mass air flow meter and sensor have been replaced twice....	2 ~ 101756 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM audi a4 ignition coil problem. 2 have gone - now i have to wait for the other 2 to go...	2 ~ 15500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS in searching for complaints filed for 2001 audi a4's i noticed a number related to very poor braking in wet...	2 ~ 42500 miles
TIRES customer states that in wet weather conditions while braking the vehicle experiences a brake loss. mechanic modified the brakes and...	2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car fire that totally destroyed the vehicle with only 4000 miles on it. it was a 2001 audi a4 1.8t.	2 ~ 2000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brakes were working fine coming off freeway was coasting thru light traffic stopped brakes no longer worked brake pedal was...	1 ~ 121000 miles
SEATS while using my heater on my seats and a pillow for additional back support i noticed smoke and burning smell...	1 ~ 149217 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE excessive gas fumes from car. dealer and other service center looked for problem several times. after car was unfit to...	1 ~ 70000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 1. we were stuck in traffic on an incline for a period of approximately 5 to 10 minutes slowly approaching...	1 ~ 100005 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION purchased an 2001 audio (used) at d & s auto and within a week there was screeching noise coming from...	1 ~ 80369 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE purchased an 2001 audio (used) at d & s auto and within a week there was screeching noise coming from...	1 ~ 80369 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING owner was driving vehicle when smoke started to come from the dashboard. examination revealed that a rubber body plug in...	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS factory heated seat set on lowest setting and burning hole through leather and clothing! left hole size of dime in	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE during 90 000 mile service the mechanic discovered that both side spindles (steering knuckles) were cracked. according to the mechanic...	1 ~ 89420 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN was making a left hand turn going 5 mph or less when the left front axel on my 2001 a4...	1 ~ 47857 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front brake failure. out of four pad/shoes 3 pads physically separated off of their respectivie shoes. one of the three...	1 ~ 33000 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12/2004 purchased certified 2001 audi a4 from beechmont audi in cincinnati ohio. car had a comprehensive 300+ point inspection performed...	1 ~ 68500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER a4's have a poorly designed cam tensioner that eventually leaks oil. the cost to repair the item is approximately $1000....	1 ~ 53845 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the tie rods on my car wore out after only 45k miles. i discovered this when i took the car...	1 ~ 49000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR failure of abs controller in 2001 audi a4 1.8t. was told by dealer that engine heat melts soldering in unit....	1 ~ 69000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving at 10 mph or less vehicle made a cracking/popping noise. vehicle was taken to a repair shop. mechanic	1 ~ 53153 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was pulling into a convenience store parking lot. as i pulled into the space in front of the store...	1 ~ 40000 miles
STRUCTURE location of cup holder on the dash is a defect in design should of been placed lower on the dash....	1 ~ 41000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY location of cup holder on the dash is a defect in design should of been placed lower on the dash....	1 ~ 41000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs is broken without any reason.t's only 2 years old but 67000 miles. audi a4 1.8t 2001 model.*ak ...	1 ~ 56000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE timing belt tensioner failed at 59 016 miles. recommended replacement of both tensioner and belt on a 2001 a4 1.8t...	1 ~ 59016 miles
SUSPENSION i leased an a4 2001 audi in december 2000. my lease runs out in march 2004 and i'm looking at...	1 ~ 33000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY possible manf. defec drain hoses for sunroof break/leak water stains headliner at rear quarterpanel on both sides of interior. (vacinity	1
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL air bag light remains illuminating while driving. consumer states " that the dealer had reset the air bag module ten	1 ~ 70000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the seat rail loosening has occurred on both driver and front passenger seats. the driver side seat rails were replaced...	1
EQUIPMENT i am presently leasing the audi a4 1.8t. the car has died on three occassions and audi tells me that...	1 ~ 14000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT screen on the radio flashes intermittently causing you to look away from the road expecially at night. it could be	1 ~ 11364 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the bolts holding the hood latch to the hood came undone causing the hood to break away from the latch...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC customer states that in wet weather conditions while braking the vehicle experiences a brake loss. mechanic modified the brakes and...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING customer states that in wet weather conditions while braking the vehicle experiences a brake loss. mechanic modified the brakes and...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the new blue-white light headlights on the audi and other luxury and imported cars is blinding when approaching from the...	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the vehicle has been to the dealer four times to fix the gas gauge. gauge will read 1/2 full and	1

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