2000 Audi A4 from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

The following faults were fixed (if possible) under warranty. Clutch failed after one year and 30,000km.

Centre electronic display failed and was replaced. Immobiliser refused to function correctly and all lock barrels needed to be replaced due to the underlying fault, that is the ignition failed to recognise that the key had left the ignition.

Electric window switch fault.

Engine burned a lot of oil from day one. Oil light used to come on every 5,000kn or so.

I am sure there were other problems under warranty, but can't remember them all.

Out of warranty problems include bent steering arms (no I didn't hit a curb). ABS computer blew (repair NZD$4,000).

And I am not kidding you, but the bonnet has been lifted so much on this car that the bonnet pull has worn out and a part is on order for it now.

The faults I have had with this vehicle have been unbelievable. For a car that purports to be a quality product it just doesn't even come close. I am looking for a new car and might get something cheap to service like a Maserati. Funny thing is compared to this Audi a Maserati will be cheaper.

My poor friend I had also these annoying for that price of car, damages and niggles. So I turned to PUG 406 2.2L and jumped over to 407 3.0L three months ago. I got surprised by reliability, handling and ease of care, of both.

Anyway, are of the same class with A4-A6, and a lot cheaper. You should try...

Oh my, I think I may have bought your Audi! lol

Funny that you should bring up warning lights…

I am on my second Audi (first one was an A6). After countless maintenance issues (passenger side window, catalytic converter, engine light that wouldn't go out, etc.), I decided to chalk it up to experience and dump the car. After being convinced that my troublesome A6 was a “one off” and total fluke, I decided to give Audi another chance and try an A4. After one year, I have all same issues (plus some) with the A4 that I had with the A6. Every light on the dash is now pretty much lit 90% of driving time (engine, ABS, break, and I get a check oil message). 3 trips to the shop (within 2 months), and $1200 USD later, I am told I have several choices; 1.) have the lights manually disconnected…. (can’t even believe they said that) 2.) spend close to $3000 USD more for dash replacements 3.) ignore it…. When I asked about the ABS light, I was told “they tend to wear out if you don’t use them” (no, I really don’t look that stupid, maybe a little ignorant when it comes to automotive, but not stupid). Warning lights on an Audi should be renamed “maybe” or “possibly”, lights, “there maybe something wrong, or maybe not??? Either way, it’ll cost you. Nevertheless, the car is attractive, and when it works, it works well, my advice, get rid of it when the first thing goes wrong, it is down hill after that.