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2003 Audi A4 fuel system problems

Owners reported fuel system problems in 54 complaints for the 2003 Audi A4, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
54 19% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
56,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 2
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When fuel system problems show up

Fuel system complaints by mileage, 2003 Audi A4 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 56,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 5 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 17 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 8 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 5 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 4 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 3 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 56,000 miles
Based on 46 complaints that include mileage. 54% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles5
40k to 60k miles17
60k to 80k miles8
80k to 100k miles5
100k to 120k miles4
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles3
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 46 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 fires.

What owners wrote

Forgot to install c clip on temp sensor on radiator hose which popped out causing major engine damage and blown head gasket which was denied for many months. In oct. 08 they forgot to tighten bracket which caused wires to smoke and fire.aug 08-trimmed serpentine belt rather than replaced and car stopped running in middle of interstate. Sept 09 replaced oil pan but forgot to put plug back oct 08 oil residue on damper they threw out and did not replace.

Reported at 91,904 miles, June 2008 Fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact heard a loud whining noise coming from the fuel pump. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pump was disabled. The contact stated that the vehicle should be covered under NHTSA campaign id number 06v017000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The dealer and manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall.

Reported at 70,000 miles, December 2007

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