2002 Audi Allroad Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Allroad years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Audi Allroad. That ranks 5th out of 13 Allroad model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Audi Allroad problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 50% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 38% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 19,794 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 13% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Audi Allroad recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 audi a6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 2.8l, or 3.0l engines and my 2001-2005 allroad quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l or 4.2l engines. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. Note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. Audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall.
Risk: This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on december 16, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
Risk: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank leak (PE08008) — opened Jan 31, 2008, closed May 30, 2008, led to recall 08V156000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving my car and felt my back in pain/burning. The heated seat element had caught the seat back on fire and burned a hole through the seat and burned my skin. Luckily, i was on a city street with a spot able to pull over immediately, turn off the car, and smother the flame with my jacket. I…
Rainwater leaked into the vehicle, collecting in the passenger footwell, shorting out several electrical components. I understand vw/audi vehicles have a history of this occurring due to firewall/pollen filter/sunroof deficiencies which allow this to happen and they and their dealerships are very…
2002 audi allroad 2.7t. This vehicle is equipped with air suspension. The pump assembly is located under the car in between the rear wheels and has a protection cover. This car is allwheel drive and includes standard amenities such as a skibag. One would expect this car to hold well in cold…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi all road. The contact noticed that the headlight and self leveling light had illuminated on the instrument panel. After having a recall perform on his vehicle by the manufacturer. He did not notice any differences before hand. The current and failure mileage is…
I had stopped at a light prepared to make a right turn. When i accelerated to turn i heard and felt a large clunk in the rear end of my car; i thought i had been rear-ended but no other car was there. I then could feel and hear something dragging so i pulled over. I could see the rear axle hanging…
Other Audi Allroad years
← 2001 Allroad · 2003 Allroad →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Allroad | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Allroad | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Allroad | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Allroad | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Allroad | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 Allroad | 13 | 1 |
| 2005 Allroad | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Allroad | 15 | 3 |
| 2003 Allroad | 14 | 3 |
| 2002 | 8 | 3 |
| 2001 Allroad | 17 | 3 |
| 1999 Allroad | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Allroad | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi Allroad?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Audi Allroad?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Audi Allroad a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Allroad model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.