2002 Audi A4 power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Audi A4 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph she heard a loud popping noise and smoke came from underneath the hood. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle and it was towed to a dealer. They dealer advised her that the differential in the…”
filed Jan 27, 2012
“Car jerks then shuts off especially when coming to a stop or after changing gears. It also jerks when on an inclined street, the car starts to roll back, jerks after acceleration, then cuts off completely. After it shuts off, it takes a while for it to turn back on and only to find the check engine…”
filed Jan 24, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 5 | 11% |
| 2017 A4 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 A4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 A4 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 A4 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 A4 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 A4 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 A4 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 A4 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 A4 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 A4 | 16 | 7% |
| 2004 A4 | 12 | 6% |
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.