2003 Audi A4 structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Audi A4 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I purchased my pre-owned 03 audi a4 cabrio in may 2010 failed to notice that the bottom left and right corners of the rear window was separating from the fabric at the top. Fast forward to may 2011 its now spread enough that you could reach a whole hand into the headliner. When it rains part…”
filed May 24, 2011
“I own a 03 audia4 1.8t cabriolet. For the pass two years I have to repair the transmission twice- the car could not move, the gears weren't switching. Audi usa are aware of this issue and still there is not a recall for that. Second and bigger issue is the rear window which is separating from the…”
filed Dec 6, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 6 | 14% |
| 2015 A4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 A4 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 A4 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 A4 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 A4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 A4 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 A4 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 A4 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 A4 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 A4 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 A4 | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.