2001 Audi A4 engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Audi A4 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 audi a4 with timing belt failure and repair. Consumer states that the timing belt repair did not last and his vehicle completely failed on the highway. Consumer was then informed of an oil sludge issue. *kb updated 10/19/11.”
filed Aug 17, 2011
“The "check engine" light on my 2001 audi a4 quattro came on and was running somewhat roughly. I called the dealerships service department and they told me to bring it in. On the 8-mile freeway drive the engine caught fire and destroyed the engine. *tr”
filed Jul 12, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 A4 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 A4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 A4 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 A4 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 A4 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 A4 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 A4 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 A4 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 A4 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 A4 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 A4 | 18 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Audi A4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.