2003 Audi Quattro Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 10, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Quattro years
Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi Quattro. That ranks 8th out of 10 Quattro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 53,765 miles. 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 2003 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 · ~53,765 mi
Power Train1 · ~65,000 mi
Visibility1 · ~35,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%53,765——
Power Train133%65,000——
Visibility133%35,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 2 complaints
2009: 1200912010: 220102

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Audi Quattro recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.

Failed windshield wiper bearings. Replace with new. My wife's 2005 quatro is doing the same thing [xxx]! They just keep slowing down and finally seize -- wiper don't go. The bearing can not be lubricated or serviced -- $400 to put in new. Audi says happens in cold climates. Information redacted…

Visibility · received Jun 10, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10335665

I had two 2003 audi a-6 quattros. Both needed catalytic converters and torque converters..one cat was replaced under warranty but neither torques were under warranty..i think you should check into vw problems with cat conv and torque converters. *tr

Power Train · received Feb 16, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10310891

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi quattro. The contact noticed a leak coming from his vehicle. The dealer replaced the crankshaft and head gasket; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. The…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 8, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10276108

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Audi Quattro?

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

Was there a recall on the 2003 Audi Quattro?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.