Complaints
282
Crashes
11
Fires
14
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Audi A4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Avg mileage:52,075 mi
#218 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:101,936 mi
Fires:4
#318 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:75,546 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Audi A4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 27 | — | — | 52,075 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | 4 | 101,936 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 | — | — | 75,546 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | — | — | 95,709 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 | — | — | 72,167 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 | — | 1 | 84,029 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 1 | — | 94,323 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | 1 | 55,107 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 12 | — | — | 48,995 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5 | — | 74,620 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 9 | — | — | 60,674 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 8 | — | — | 41,369 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | 2 | 127,575 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 119,845 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 7 | — | — | 37,566 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 31,869 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | 1 | 151,175 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 51,879 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 50,767 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 56,443 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 66,667 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 47,433 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 26,857 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 68,049 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 75,452 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 81,452 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | 46,769 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 35,750 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 2 | 1 | — | 11,000 mi |
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