4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,500 miles

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problem #2

Dec 082003

A4 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
While traveling on the highway on a sub zero (-6 degree F) night, my car which was set at 55 mph on cruise control, accelerated on its own to 62 mph, and the throttle became stuck. Braking, and pushing the appropriate buttons would not disengage the cruise control. I had to physically push the foot brake as hard as possible to force the car to a stop, and then the car was still accelerating on its own when I released the brake. After starting the car and turning it off 3 times, I finally disengaged the cruise control and made it to my destination. On the way home, without touching any cruise control features, the throttle once again became stuck and was trying to accelerate the car. Today I had the car serviced, and I was informed that they had received 3 calls during the time period I was there regarding a similar situation with vehicles that contain the same or a similar engine.

- Little Falls, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 182003

(reported on)

A4

  • miles
The cruise control became stuck, while driving.

- Hilliard, OH, USA