Worst 2002 Audi A4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical System:Ignition
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Audi A4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 50 | — | 2 | 12,177 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | 2 | 34,122 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | 1 | 127,130 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | 38,880 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | 1 | — | 71,286 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | 1 | — | 24,990 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 170,200 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Audi A4
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~62,812 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
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2002 Audi A4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Audi A4 reliable?
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Does the 2002 Audi A4 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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