KnownCarProblems2002 Audi TT Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Audi TT, most often about the electrical (47% of complaints, typically around 30,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about TT model year since 2000.
Most common 2002 Audi TT problems
Electrical
18 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, horn, 12v/24v/48v battery.
2002 Audi TT - major electrical problems with the in dash computer. Battery goes dead while driving and all indicator lights come on. Speedo and all instruments go dead.
The instrument cluster on my 2002 Audi TT roadster began to fail in august 2007. By the end of the summer, not one number on the panel could be read...it was in complete failure. Because of the failure I cannot drive my car at all because I would have no idea of how much gas I had nor would I know at what rate of…
Engine
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: engine.
Audi 2002 TT cylinder coil failure while driving. Occurred on two separate occasion (2 of 4 coils have gone bad). Unsafe to go at high speed on highway and experience sudden failure and drop in power.
Audi TT 2002 dash pod recalled in ireland and britain. Interference and erratic performance with instrument gauges and lights. I am having same problem and vehicle only has 30k miles. Can result in unexpected shut down on highway. Dealer says car computer does not indicate any problems and customer, me, ends up paying…
Transmission
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: driveline, axle assembly.
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.
Lights
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: headlights.
Audi TT 2002 dash pod recalled in ireland and britain. Interference and erratic performance with instrument gauges and lights. I am having same problem and vehicle only has 30k miles. Can result in unexpected shut down on highway. Dealer says car computer does not indicate any problems and customer, me, ends up paying…
The LED lights in the center of the console are going out. There was a recall at roughly 50k miles, the car was taken to the dealer and repaired and now the same thing is happening again. These lights are important as they tell you what is wrong with your car such as on overheat, low oil etc.
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: windshield, rear window wiper/washer.
Front windshield developed a crack due to stress. Consumer felt that it's a manufacturer's defect and requesting replacement of windshield from manufacturer.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
Parking brake disengaged on 3 occasions: button popped off parking brake handle, as if shot from a gun, and car rolled backward. 1st instance was prior to august 2012 but no damage because I was still in the car and stopped it. 2nd instance in aug. 2012 car rolled backward into another vehicle in a parking lot…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Audi TT recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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.
Questions about the 2002 Audi TT
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi TT?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (18 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles); engine (5 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Audi TT have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Audi TT. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Audi TT?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about TT model year since 2000, with 38 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.