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2003 Audi Allroad Engine problems

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2003 Audi Allroad's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 9% of all its complaints, most recently on May 8, 2018. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi a6. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the crankshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken back to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted, but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11092560
Engine & cooling

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 audi a6. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11064868
Engine & coolingFuel systemElectrical system

At times when driving the car the acceleration becomes slow and it stalls with a jerk like it's going to just stop also, when the car is put in reverse gear it will not move. I am stuck. The prnd flashing on the dashboard. I become afraid because this can cause serious accidents.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 10629775
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFire

On may 3, 2013, I was driving on the expressway at approximately 10mph. Suddenly, I began smelling smoke. I thought the smoke was coming from nearby trucks. However, soon after, smoke was profusely coming through my glove compartment. I pulled over, turned the car off, and exited the car. About 5 minutes later, this vehicle engulfed in flames, beginning with the hood! The wind shield then shattered approximately 3 minutes later. By this time, the fire department arrived and battled the fire approximately 20...

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minutes. There was no previous sign that car service was necessary. Furthermore, according to the dealer and dmv, 3 months ago, there was a clean emissions at the time of purchase. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10512114
Engine & cooling

Engine overheat, automatic fan fails to go on, the engine spill fume to a blinding level when it begins to come from beneath the hood . Heating and cooling systems shut down actions taken by the dealership service department include new water pump new radiator new air conditioning pump did not bring any solution. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10362672
Engine & coolingElectrical system

Faulty ignition coils (so far 3 out of 6 cylinders went bad). On three occasions after starting and putting the car into the gear, shaking ensued and the "check engine" light turned on. The car had to be towed each time to the dealer where the faulty parts were replaced. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10149902
Engine & cooling

While driving vehicle stalled on numerous occasions. Driver was making a left turn at an intersection and vehicle stalled. Driver t was unable to restart vehicle. Mechanic claimed that this problem could not be determined nor duplicated. Driver informed the mechanic that this problem happened more than once and has not been solved. *Ak this is the 4th time car has been to the dealer for this problem. If problem happens again, consumer will return to the dealer. *Bf *nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10113392
Engine & cooling

While driving, the vehicle experienced an explosion and check engine light illuminated and there were loud noises coming from under the vehicle and parts of the vehicle were on the ground. The car then was towed to the dealership, and they claimed the vehicle was involved in some type of impact which caused the explosion to occur, and audi was not responsible for damages. The dealership failed to find the proper reason for explosion. The consumer had to purchase a rental car at her own expense to have a vehicle. *Mr *cb *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10034081

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