2002 Audi A4 review from North America
"Beware of faulty engine. Don't buy this model"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch went out at 65,000 miles and cost $1,000.
Rear Window puller levy broke at 68,000 miles.
Glove box fell apart at 72,000 miles.
O2 Sensor went out at 80,000 and possibly the cat. converter.
Engine threw a rod at 87,000 due to "oil sludge" problem which is apparently a defect in that model, but instead of doing an engine recall, they implemented a "warranty". I just changed the oil... there's oil in the car. There are so many loopholes, it is almost impossible to get Audi to pay for the $7,000 engine.
General comments?
I would never purchase another one. My car is sitting in a different city right now with a blown engine and has under 100,00 miles. In the mean time, I'm driving my dad's 1996 Ford F150 with 260,000 miles and it runs a lot better than my Audi A4...
Recommended Reviews:
  | Not worth it |
| A high maintenance nightmare |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45554 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi Ford Explorer Sport |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2008 |