2003 Audi Allroad Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Allroad years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi Allroad. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Allroad model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 36% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 29% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
During recent heavy rains, all of a sudden the car's transmission that had been working fine, after having been parked briefly pointing slightly down hill, no longer functioned properly, and had apparently gone into "LIMP Mode". after talking with Mechanics and doing research, we checked the carpet…
please see prior form submission re transmission...please confirm receipt of earlier entry.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi allroad. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing clock spring to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer…
The fuel tank has developed a leak on its own. I filled my car the thursday september 3, 2015. On september 8, 2015 the fuel gauge was down a quarter tank. I smelled gas outside of the car. My mechanic tells me the leak is at a plastic welded nub on the right side of the tank.this is a plastic fuel…
2003 audi all road. Consumer states problem with vehicle transmission, seat belts and wheels *tgw the consumer stated at times, the transmission did not react to a sudden depression of the gas pedal. The resulting delay in acceleration could result in a collision due to the inability to move the…
Other Audi Allroad years
← 2002 Allroad · 2004 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 | 14 | 3 |
| 2002 Allroad | 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 2003 Audi Allroad?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Audi Allroad?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.