Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a4 quattro. The ignition coils were originally replaced under recall in 2003 at 9,000 miles. At 60,300 miles the ignition coils failed again while vehicle was sitting at a stop light. The road conditions were not a factor. The engine was louder than normal, and vehicle did not drive normally, also, there was loss of power.The warning indicator light appeared after the failure. The contact drove the vehicle at 10-15 mph. The dealer stated that the ignition coils for cylinders 2, 3 & 6 were faulty , and recommened all ignition coils should be replaced. The current and failure mileage was 60,300. *Ak
Electrical system
2002 Audi Quattro Electrical problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2002 Audi Quattro's electrical system with NHTSA - 33% of all its complaints, most recently on February 22, 2007. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical complaints
Vehicle was traveling at 50 mph when all of all sudden it would not accelerate when the driver pressed on the accelerator pedal. Manufacturer was contacted for a similar event months earlier by consumer and tested, but the cause was undetermined. *Ak at 2700 rpm the engine died. When releasing the gas pedal engine may or may not start moving. The check engine light keeps illuminating and there is intermittent back fire. Dealer replaced a number of parts related to the engine. Lighter not working. ...
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Connection to the lighter plug was repaired. The horn is very low. Debris cleared from the horn. Wipers streaking. Worn wiper blades replaced. Power steering pump replaced. *Tt *nm
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FAULTY WIRING.*AK
Electrical system: ignition: coils audi a630 quattro 2002 - three coils have failed since january 2002 purchase. Dates are: july 17th, dec. 4Th., Jan. 7Th 2003. Car is dangerous to drive. While driving on highway at 65 mph, car starts to involuntarily slow down and tremble. Have notified dealer and audi co. Audi refuses to acknowledge the severity of the problem. In review of this web site's complaints, this is a chronic problem with potential danger to life. Newspapers articles have been written about this. Why isn't audi responding to consumer complaints - why isn't there a recall? *Nlm
Audi Quattro electrical complaints by year
Quattro electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data