2000 Audi Quattro Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 26, 2007 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Quattro years
Not enough data 6th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Audi Quattro. That ranks 6th out of 10 Quattro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 47,138 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Audi Quattro
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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Audi Quattro problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~47,138 mi
Parking Brake2
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling229%47,138——
Parking Brake229%———
Power Train114%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic114%———
Tires114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 4 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 1200112002: 4200242007: 120071

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Audi Quattro recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Audi Quattro.

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.

Audi-a4 timing belt broke while drive on the freeway. Routine services were done at steven's creek audi on a regular basis. Audi services never reported timing belt problem in all routine services. My audi has only 47,000 miles and without warning, the timing belt broke. Luckily there were no major…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 26, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10212732

Parked vehicle on slight incline, exited, locked car, started talking to employee, heard noise inside of car. Car began to roll towards other vehicle as a slow pace. Tried to stop it, car ran me over. Got back in vehicle and parking brake had malfunctioned. Dt

Parking Brake · received Oct 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 768753

Set parking brake with car on slight incline, exited vehicle, car hit another parked vehicle. I wasn't even in the car have witnesses. Dt

Parking Brake · received Oct 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 768754

While driving brakes failed six times. Took vehicle to dealer. Brakes went out again. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 1, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8006746

Wheels loses traction on slick road conditions causing driver to lose steering control capabilities. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer states that when vehicle is on ice or packed snow and the tires are at their limit of adhesion, the center differential senses slip in the front or rear…

Power Train · received Jan 15, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8002192

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi Quattro?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, parking brake, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Audi Quattro?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Audi Quattro a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quattro model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.