KnownCarProblems2004 Audi TT Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Audi TT, most often about the transmission (72% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is 4th of 13 TT model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Audi TT problems
Transmission
18 complaints · 72%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
2004 Audi TT roadster dsg/mechatronic unit failure. Engine shifted into 1st gear on 294 northbound while driving 55 MPH in the center lane! Lost all power and prayed that I could get to the shoulder without being hit. Road the should in 1st gear with hazards on until I could exit and limp my way to the dealer.…
While driving on the freeway, the transmission suddenly went to neutral. With no power and at 70mph, I was forced into an unsafe maneuver, cutting drivers off in order to get onto the shoulder lane. I was towed to a nearby Audi dealership around 11:00pm. 3 business days later, they called me with the results; the…
Electrical
5 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The car was having electrical problems, appear related to instrument cluster failure. I scheduled with Audi to evaluate faulty gas gauge and radio staying on after key removed. Anyhow, before I could get it into Audi, the car while driving jerked violently and then would not shift gears. It was lucky I was not going…
Failed engine temperature gauge diagnosed by Audi technician as a failed instrument cluster; the cluster has to be replaced or all gauges may fail without warning.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: storage.
Fuel sensor not working properly; while having gas, once tank meter reads 1/2, the engine shot-down, incorrectly telling that the tank is empty. Same issues with the cathalytic converter system. Engine's transmission wearing fast; pushing back and fort while accelerating.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Audi TT recalls
Transmission: clutch assembly
Risk: The clutch could lose its ability to provide input torque to the transmission without prior warning, which could allow the vehicle to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch. Owner notification began on april 30, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles with direct shift gearbox, during the production of the gearbox, a seam at the clutch was not welded to specifications. This could lead to degraded performance of the clutch inside the gearbox.
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 2004 Audi TT
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Audi TT?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (18 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); electrical (5 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); fuel system (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Audi TT have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 6, 2004 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Audi TT?
- It is 4th of 13 TT model years by number of complaints, with 25 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.