2002 Audi A4 engine and engine cooling problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Audi A4 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. The contact stated that the vehicle would constantly overheat without proper warning. The contact replaced the radiator and thermostat, but to no avail. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who advised that the problem was within the engine…”
filed Sep 15, 2011
“We have a 2002 audi a4 1.8l with 16,700 miles on it (very very low mileage). At 16,700 miles, the water pump (according to the dealer) went bad ... For the year of the vehicle, and the very very low usage, I simply find this unacceptable. *tr”
filed Sep 25, 2008
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 2002 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.