KnownCarProblems2000 Audi A4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Audi A4, most often about the brakes (50% of complaints, typically around 84,000 miles). It is 11th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Audi A4 problems
Brakes
48 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, fluid, power assist.
Abs brake failure resulting in unsafe ABS brake function. Need to replace ABS control module. This is a recurring problem based on a search of the internet.
I experienced failure of ABS in a 2000 Audi A4 avant quattro. This is the well-known and widely reported problem with the bosch 5.3 ABS control module unit. The unit spontaneously failed without any reason, at about 80k miles. The consequences are the ABS does not work and the part to replace it is about $1500. I have…
Electrical
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
Failure of lcd panel in instrument panel. After less that 60 thousand miles. Display shows important information about vehicle such as overheating, oil pressure and other critical functions.
Gradual failure of the auto check system display leading to total failure and the inability to determine engine performance and safety data.
Engine
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
I am an owner of a 2000 A4 1.8t Audi. The owners manual states that the timing belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles. I have 94,000 miles on my vehicle and the tensioner failed when I was driving on the highway at a speed of 60 MPH. Whenever I started investigating my options for repair of the vehicle I was…
I am an owner of a 2000 A4 1.8t Audi. The owner's manual states that the timing belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles and also states that it is a "long-lasting" belt. I have 95,000 miles on my vehicle and the tensioner and damper failed when I was driving on the highway at a speed of 65 MPH; the car just stopped…
Transmission
8 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly.
Backing out of the driveway there was a very loud bang noise in the rear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who greased the drive shaft.
As soon as my car hit 50,000 (the warranty expiration) numerous problems mysteriously appeared: the motor for the rear passenger window failed ($200 to repair), the drive shaft started slipping ($1,500) and the trunk latch failed to close securely ($150).
Air bags
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal, on-off switch assembly.
I was headed north bound on the california 57 right before diamond bar blvd. When my car started to fish tail. I drove over to the shoulder lane and right as I merged over my back driver side tire snapped off taking half my wheel base with it leaving no way to put a spare tire on.
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield wiper/washer.
As soon as my car hit 50,000 (the warranty expiration) numerous problems mysteriously appeared: the motor for the rear passenger window failed ($200 to repair), the drive shaft started slipping ($1,500) and the trunk latch failed to close securely ($150).
Suspension
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front.
12/5/02 vehicle taken to palisades Audi for 48,000/3 year maintenance service and tire rotation. 1/28/03 while traveling straight ahead at approximately 25 MPH on uphill city street, vehicle suddenly pulled to the right and was unable to steer. When vehicle stopped found tire, suspension, ball joint, control arm, etc.…
Service Brakes, Electric
3 complaints · 3%Abs module failure & center cluster failure - 2000 Audi A4 1.8t, 65,000 miles. Abs comes on along with blinking brake lights. Known Audi issue. Having ABS rebuilt by module masters as Audi wants $$ and any new ABS module they will install will also fail. Center cluster also failed, also known Audi issue.
1. When the ABS is activated during snow or ice conditions. 2. The brakes "stick" and the ABS is not fully deactivated once your foot is off the brake pedal. Often the rear driver side brake is still engaged slightly during driving. When stopped you can smell the rubbing brakes and you can tell the brake is rubbing…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Audi A4 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2021. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69cj.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 audi tt coupe, tt roadster, 2000-2002 a4, and s4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed september 21, 2021. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69bt.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2000-2001 tt roadster, 2000 tt coupe, 1999 audi a8, 1998-2000 audi a6, and 1999-2000 audi a4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake and clutch pedal bracket
Degraded braking in wet weather
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Degraded braking wet weather condition
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Questions about the 2000 Audi A4
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi A4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (48 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles); engine (11 complaints, typically around 78,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Audi A4 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Audi A4?
- It is 11th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints, with 96 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.