2002 Audi TT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TT years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Audi TT. That ranks 3rd out of 17 TT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 47%), typically at around 30,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 38owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Audi TT 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 | 18 | 47% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 13% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 11% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 11% | 85,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 80,263 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 36,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 99,281 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 122,438 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Audi TT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Audi TT.
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.
The clutch experienced failure while on the highway and wouldnât go into gear without being put into neutral first then into second gear . Then while driving one day I couldnât put it in reverse itâs just gone so now the car will roll slightly even with the emergency brake on but I was put in…
Tire came off car. Rear lower control arm broke, lower left knuckle bushing seized, sway bar link broke, axel shaft compromised this actually happened twice before the knuckle bushing was replaced. Second occurrence was 11/18/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi tt. While driving 60 mph, the gear shifter failed to move out of first gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Left headlight occasionally wont turn on. Would have to switch on/ off a few times to get them to turn on. Tends to happen more when vehicle is cold.
One morning started up the engine on my audi, and the engine sounded like it had rough idling, stuttering sound to it. I had took it for a test drive and experienced lack of power, hesitation in engine, rough idling, and then check engine light came on. Checked out the code. It came up to be…
Other Audi TT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 TT | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 TT | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 TT | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 TT | 12 | 2 |
| 2008 TT | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 TT | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 TT | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 TT | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 TT | 25 | 1 |
| 2003 TT | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 38 | 0 |
| 2001 TT | 120 | 3 |
| 2000 TT | 73 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi TT?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Audi TT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Audi TT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TT model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.