2003 Audi A4 engine problems
23 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Audi A4, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. While driving 38 MPH, the check engine soon light illuminated and the entire vehicle began shaking. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, but has not yet been diagnosed. The contact also noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. He checked the vehicle and discovered an engine leak. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they informed him that the vehicle had been repaired; however, the contact does not believe that anything was done to the vehicle.
Air conditioning unit burst spraying freon all over engine compartment. Repairs were attempted four times and after the fourth time, I now have water from the airconditioning system draining into the car on the front passenger side, just below the glove compartment.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Audi A4
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Lighting 23 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 20 complaints