2003 Audi A4 vs 2005 Audi A4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Audi A4 | 2005 Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 210 | 219 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 334 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 101 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 54 |
| Power Train | 43 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 8 |
| Visibility | 19 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 8 |
2003 Audi A4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.