2004 Audi A4 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Audi A4 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“PRNDS appeared in red on my dash and then started blinking. Went on line regarding this and read about a TCM switch or a lever switch malfunction.Have an appt with mechanic on 8/26/21. From what I have read we are looking at a cost prohibitive repair of several thousands of dollars. Does Audi have…”
filed Aug 23, 2021
“I first had a check engine light pop on my 04 audi a4 cvt the code number 17090, then flashing pndr indicator lights. After doing many hours of research and hearing other stories about audi cvt issues, I came to a conclusion that the issue lies within the tcm (transmission computer) and has a…”
filed Jan 21, 2013
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% |
| 2003 A4 | 43 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.