10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,756 miles

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problem #2

May 272019

A4

  • 167,000 miles
2001 Audi A4 quattro 2.8L. As driving smoke was coming from hood.. park and realize the engine was on fire. It look like it started by the passenger side headlight and spread. I read that Audi had a recall on head light switch but did not rec, a recall letter. Not exactly sure where the fire started my Audi caught on fire. I dont't have pictures to upload but I will soon. I am very hurt to know that the car I enjoyed driving caught on fire/disappointed with Audi

- Jackson, MS, USA

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problem #1

Jun 232003

A4 4-cyl

  • 36,512 miles
The check engine light (mil) has had several recurrences. The mass air flow meter and sensor have been replaced twice. ( 65,060 and 107,894). The initial failure was at 36,512 miles. 47,819 miles, 65,060 miles, 107,894 miles,118,628 miles and in July, 2014 at 159,421 miles, there was a warranty extension letter in November, 2003 that included 2001 Audi A-4 1.8T vehicles and a voluntary emissions service action 28F2/J1 ignition coil inspection/replacement in October, 2009. Secondary issue. Unable to read dashboard display. Pixeled. Unable to read safety/vehicle notifications.

- Twin Lakes, WI, USA

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