2002 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T

Summary:

This review will be deleted if I use the words I really want to use

Faults:

Ignition coils needed replacing at 30K, 45K, & 50K.

Horns needed replacing at 40K and 120K.

Radio needed replacing at 30K and again at 50K.

Headlamp washer motor needed replacing at 70K and again at 98K. When it fails, you have no windshield wipers.

Wipers seized at 79K, 98K, & 104K ("repaired") and 109K (replaced finally).

Antenna amplifier needed replacing at 120K (no FM signals otherwise).

Steering rack ($2000 cost) needed replacing at 120K.

General Comments:

Handles like a dream.

Breaks down like a nightmare.

Dealer's response to numerous failures is "Well, it IS the first model year for the new A4."

My response is "So what? I paid 60K (Can$) for it. I expect it to work."

Dealers can keep telling themselves that these types of problems are to be expected with a new model. This is why VW/Audi ranks at the bottom of the J.D. Power and Assoc. customer satisfaction ratings. This is my fourth and final VW/Audi. Never again.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th January, 2007

17th Jan 2007, 18:31

THis is what I don't understand about Audi and VW. They have fantastic interiors and other features that are class leading and scream quality. But the cars themselves are junk.

I would love to buy a new GTI, but I am afraid of it spending all the time at the dealership. My friend's A3, an amazing car, already has little creaks and groans about it, although he has had no major problems that required a dealer visit.

People need to learn that money does not equal quality or even customer service/support.

10th Oct 2010, 23:10

WOW, I'm so glad I came to this site. I was ready to purchase a 2002 A4 with 90k miles, the asking price was 5900 dollars US. I thought it was too good of a deal. It's a shame because this car is so beautiful. I guess I'll stick to American made.

14th Oct 2010, 20:20

Now here's the thing, stop having a cry over your little problems. Don't worry, be happy, they are a nice car and some people could only wish to drive them.

15th Oct 2010, 12:07

Not worth the money spent. The days of German reliability are over with. Someone will post that they have an Audi with xxx,000 miles and never had a problem with their car. VW and Audi need to switch over to timing chains instead of costly repairs to do timing belts. Even better, don't lie about doing routine maintenance, specifically oil changes. Audi claimed that the 1.8T and 3.0L motors needs oil changes at every interval, only to discover that the service interval should be earlier to due oil sludge issues clogging oil pumps. No recall, just let the engines fail and service will make $$$.

In reply to 10th Oct 2010, 23:10

15th Sep 2011, 20:03

I wonder if it's for similar reasons, that a used 2002 Jaguar S-Type is sold cheap.

2002 Audi A4 quattro 1.8 T

Summary:

Different, beautiful with class

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

I love this car, It has what I was looking for: class, excellent interiors, beautiful and distinguish body lines. Comfort and performance. Technology and art with taste. I own also a motorcycle so I required a beautiful car not only transportation. Audi A4 meets my expectations.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th January, 2006

2002 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 1.8T

Summary:

Don't buy Audi brand of vehicles

Faults:

Check engine light 6 times. Would come on again right after driving away from the dealer after supposedly fixing it.

Muffler needed re-welding.

Brake lights keep blowing out. Has happened two or three times.

Radio stops working, first they said it was a fuse, then they confessed that the radio had to be recalled and replaced. radio stopped working three times.

Horn stops working (driver side). This has broken twice.

Sun roof does not close properly, gets stuck open or it gets stuck while closing. This has happened intermittently even thought the shop said they fixed it.

Seat heating switch gets stuck and can't turn it.

Power windows sometimes open when you push the button to close them.

Windshield wiper blades had paint peeling off.

Left signal light burnt out several times.

Wipers would go halfway and then stop. Frame seized, wipers torn.

Cup holder does not spring back.

Oil leak from cam shaft adjuster seals.

Wipers torn again.

Speakers on passenger and driver door crackling and cutting in and out needed wire cleaning.

Compass on mirror not reading properly or very slow response.

General Comments:

Nice looking car, nice to sit in, the controls are all in the right and comfortable places for my size. However, many problems right from the very first day of purchase. The car is in the dealership at least once every two months on average. Many problems are repeats and the service center keeps fixing them, but not solving the problems. During the warranty period the service center just keeps fixing the car, but the same problems keep coming back.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 30th December, 2005