2002 Audi Quattro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quattro years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Audi Quattro. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Quattro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 22,771 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Audi Quattro 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 | 4 | 33% | 22,771 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 25% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 90,197 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 4,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Audi Quattro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
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.
Cracked bearing on dual mass flywheel (a4 quattro, 3l v6, 6 speed manual transmission). This bearing connecting two disks that make up dual mass flywheel, was cracked, causing a sudden onset of a serious and dangerous vibration to occur at all rpm levels. Also required a complete clutch replacement…
The audi cars have a problem with the gas tanks which could lead to explosions. My 2002 audi has about 100k on it, which is when i started smelling gas. I took it into the dealer in 2008 for a recall, and at that time they serviced a part of the fuel system, for which now there is a recall. Then…
I have intermittent problems where the abs and brake lights go on with an accompanying three beeps from the console of my 2000 audi a6 quattro sedan. This is happening most of the time now. The computer diagnostic indicates that there is no communications with the abs system. My mechanic tells me…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a4 quattro. The ignition coils were originally replaced under recall in 2003 at 9,000 miles. At 60,300 miles the ignition coils failed again while vehicle was sitting at a stop light. The road conditions were not a factor. The engine was louder than normal, and…
The electrical system has had numerous problems and currently the turn signals often do not function although at times the work for a short period. *nm
Other Audi Quattro years
← 2001 Quattro · 2003 Quattro →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Quattro | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Quattro | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Quattro | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Quattro | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 Quattro | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 Quattro | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 Quattro | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi Quattro?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Audi Quattro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.