2003 Audi Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi Cabriolet. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 39,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Audi Cabriolet 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 | 2 | 40% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Audi Cabriolet recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Audi Cabriolet.
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.
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 purchased an audi because i thought i was buying quality. I have a broken hing on my glove box that rarely is used (est $450), oil leak from a cam shaft chain adjuster seal (est $517), broken trunk bin (est $675), and now a radio that doesn't work and audi wants ($1,900) so i can get radio…
I have a 2003 audi a4 cabriolet 3.0 with cvs transmission. I have replaced one transmission at a cost of over 7,500 dollars. The car only had 65,000 miles on it and had always been maintained by audi dealership in toronto , canada. The dealer tried to get out of paying for the repair and after…
2003 audi a4 cabrio. Very low mileage, low use. Rear window delaminates from canvas roof, rain water comes in & shorts electrical system. *tr
When this cars gas tank goes below a half tank, the gas chamber does not allow gas to flow into the tank. For some reason,the gas pump releases or worse the fuel overflows. The safety or risk here is that one can get stranded, be in a strange town, far from home late at night, without the ability…
2003 audi a4 cabriolet steering was extremely noisy from date of purchase on. Gradually got worse. Steering column was replaced by audi service 3 times to no avail. At one point, a total failure of the power steering caused dangerous driving conditions. Audi mechanics and dealer admitted to faulty…
Other Audi Cabriolet years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Cabriolet | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Cabriolet | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 Cabriolet | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Audi Cabriolet?
Owners most often report structure, engine, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Audi Cabriolet?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Audi Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cabriolet model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.