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Audi Quattro Engine problems by year

14 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi Quattro's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Quattro engine complaints

2000 Audi QuattroEngine & cooling

Audi-a4 timing belt broke while drive on the freeway. Routine services were done at steven's creek audi on a regular basis. Audi services never reported timing belt problem in all routine services. My audi has only 47,000 miles and without warning, the timing belt broke. Luckily there were no major injuries while driving on the freeway. Now, audi informs me that it wll cost me $10,000 to fix the timing belt and the repair of the engine. It is not acceptable that I have to pay for the repair when I follow audi...

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routine services. Additionally, all my services were done at a certified audi dealership services. And in all of the services, nothing was ever mentioned regarding the condition of the timing belt. Had audi services informed me about the condition, I would request to replace it. It's a defect that audi knows about with regard to timing belt problems. Class actions were filed against audi, regarding timing belt problems. There is also a mandate that timing belts be inspection at 40,000 and 80,000 miles. This is negligent on audi for not performing this service on my automobile. The class action lawsuit I am referring to is based on, ms. Karen schwartzman, which nhtsa has knowledge on. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10212732
2001 Audi QuattroEngine & coolingWheels & tires

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi quattro. The vehicle was purchased 12/2006 and on 02/2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to all of the tires being worn and the wires were also visible. The dealer performed repairs for a total of $500.00 And is now unable to provide her with receipts for the work performed. The repairs included 2 new tires and a new tail pipe extender. The mechanic stated that the tail pipe was welded on top of rust and should have been replaced. The contact is aware of the safety risks involved. The current mileage on the vehicle was 69,000 and the failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · TiresNHTSA 10188339
1998 Audi QuattroEngine & cooling

Bulletin date: oct 2005 the warranty is extended for subject vehicles to 168,000 km (105,000 miles), regardless of time in service, for engine damage resulting from a broken timing belt. ( Nhtsa item number - 10016506 this happened to my vehicle before this bulletin came out. And I went to audi to ask them about it and it is only to subject vehicles. How they can subject to only a certain time it was made when it says 1998 audi a-4 quattro 2.8 V-6. I would like to know why my car is not covered under this warranty. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10172287
2001 Audi QuattroEngine & cooling

Ltr fm(va) re the faulty design of the water pump which cause the timing belt to prematurely break in his 2001 audi quattro: audi has been the subject of a class action suit re this problem. *Ts *nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10155164
2002 Audi QuattroSteeringEngine & coolingVisibility & wipersAcceleration & cruise controlElectrical systemEquipment & accessories

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

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine cooling · Visibility · Vehicle speed control · Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10117802
1999 Audi QuattroEngine & cooling

Check engine light comes on intermitantly. Egv valve needs to be replaced. The car has only 50 k miles on it. Cost: $ 1500. No car should need an egv (emission control device) replaced after only 50 k miles. Audi will not cover cost of replacement!

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10121887
1999 Audi QuattroEngine & coolingFuel system

Potentially dangerous with fuel sending unit. Experienced 7 recalls since the purchased of 1999 audi quattro. *Bf the consumer stated periodically the vehicle would start, the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions and it was finally determined that the problem was due to carbon build up on certain engine parts. The fuel sending unit was finally recalled. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10109732
1998 Audi QuattroEngine & cooling

Consumer is experiencing engine sticking at a speed should be taken off the road. (Nar) *la dealer was notified. *Cb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10059436
1997 Audi QuattroEngine & coolingEquipment & accessories

Heater stopped working-heater core checked and found to be okay. Thermastat replaced. Water pump found to be non-functional and replaced. Problem not solved. Head gaskets replaced and found cracked head. Head replaced -s still did not solve the heat problem. Heater core replaced-still did not solve the problem. Radiator replaced - problem appears to be solved, however car runs worse than it did before spending $3,500-. Totall frustrated and no help from audi after numerous phone calls. Car warranty ran out in december-problem occured in january.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · EquipmentNHTSA 10007733
1999 Audi QuattroSteeringBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

Battery exploded while vehicle was parked in garage. On 23 march, 2002 while starting vehicle battery exploded again.*Ak engine light stays on. Faulty coolant temperature sensor had to be replaced. Belt noise at startup. Oil leak continuously. Rough idle. Brake warning light on. Brake pads had to be replaced. High pitch noise from steering. Power steering rack leaking. Power steering gear and rack and loose hose replaced. Power windows works erratically. Turn signals inoperative. Poor connection found. ...

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Instrument cluster fades out as vehicle warms up. Found defective cluster and had to be replaced. Washer jug broken and washer light stays on. Defective leaking pump replaced. Excessive humming noise. Replaced defective differential unit. All wheel drive final drive assembly installed. Coolant leaking. Replaced coolant . *Tt

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 8009343
2000 Audi QuattroEngine & cooling

Rasping noise when backing off of throttle from trubo driver valve. Also 1000 rpm increase of engine when depressing clutch to upshift.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 729810

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