2002 Audi A4 1.8T

Summary:

Cheap to buy and cheap to run. Surprised?

Faults:

Sometimes windows do not close fully when using the automatic "close" feature when locking.

General Comments:

This car is classy yet relatively inexpensive.

The engine has good passing power, although a little short on torque sub-2,000 rpm.

The steering is very precise and overall handling sure-footed.

The exterior design is handsome.

The interior design is handsome and well assembled.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th April, 2003

18th Mar 2004, 23:22

Cheap to run? Enjoy it while its under warranty. Get rid of it after.

2002 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8

Summary:

Don't buy until Audi takes responsibility for fixing the failing electrical system on these cars

Faults:

Sensor failure of ESP system resulting in 23 consecutive days of repair.

Relay Switch clicking which can be heard over radio at volume level of 13. I know of other documented cases however Audi has no solution to the problem.

Blown fuse on windshield wipers.

Electronic issues with radio functions.

Currently at the dealership with second air bag system malfunction. Not yet rectified.

Recent recall notice of cylinder failure in the engine. Audi will only repair if car dies or fails.

General Comments:

The electrical system has had many issues in these cars.

I would warn consumers to study the warranty and repair issues on these cars prior to any purchase.

Audi does not stand behind these problems and does not have the knowledge base both internally and at the dealership level to handle these problems.

I hope I can make consumers really review this car before purchasing and hopefully saving them the headaches I have had.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 28th February, 2003

6th Jul 2003, 11:52

I agree with these comments 100%. My Audi A4 has been nothing but problems.

Problems started two days after purchase and have continued. Included: major issues with Engine coil, stereo, engine light, windshield wipers, tire...etc.

20th Jan 2004, 00:09

I've seen other postings about these problems, but none quite like mine -- I have an A4 2002 CVT 1.8T with 35k miles.

Scenario A:

On a 1/4 hot engine (about 10 minutes in morning traffic) the ESP light comes on and stays on continuously while driving. As the car comes to a stop the engine stutters and dies completely; the ESP and Battery lights both come on and stay on. After a few tries (it sounds as if the engine is choking) the engine eventually restarts. On several occasions the engine light came on and stayed on.

Scenario B:

Freeway driving at about 70mph - the ESP light comes on and stays on.

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