2003 Audi TT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TT years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi TT. That ranks 6th out of 17 TT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 54%), typically at around 81,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner 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 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 | 7 | 54% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 38% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 31% | 43,077 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 41,300 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 155,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Audi TT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Transmission slips when car is warm and transmission fluid is warm/hot.
My 2003 audi tt quattro has an intermittent headlight, have tried numerous times replacing the bulb as well as switch. After looking at numerous posts, it is clear that this is a huge fault by the manufacturer of headlight failure. In my state you get a ticket for a single light out (ny) and this…
The vehicle has been in for replacement for the digital cluster, thermostat and cooling pump. Then i replaced the cluster for the first time 9/2011. Same day after putting in the new cluster the dealership stated it was defective because the fuel gauge would not function properly and replaced a few…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi tt. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to jerk forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi tt. The contact was driving while accelerating from a stop, the transmission jerked and would not accelerate for a few seconds. The failure also occurred while the contact was driving 25-35 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times but the cause…
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 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 TT | 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 2003 Audi TT?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Audi TT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.