2000 Audi A4 problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints about the 2000 Audi A4 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 43.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.6%.
Complaints115
Crashes7
Fires4
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 43.5% · 50
Electrical system 9.6% · 11
Engine and engine cooling 9.6% · 11
Power train 7.8% · 9
Air bags 6.1% · 7
Visibility 4.3% · 5
Suspension 2.6% · 3
Service brakes, electric 2.6% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Audi A4 in this data, 2000 draws comparatively few complaints; 2006 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 62,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I have been having significant problems with braking during/after any type of rain. I have discussed this problem with many dealerships and they have denied ever hearing a problem exists. As common sense indicates, during any type of rain braking power will be decreased. However, the braking loss in this car is beyond acceptable limits. Please look into the problem accordingly. Service brakes, hydraulic
Earlier model Audi A4 autos have a very common problem related to the failure of the abs control module. Failure to repair immediately at a cost of up to $3000 (if Audi can find parts) will result in rear wheel lockup and potential loss of vehicle control. Audi warns/admits of this in its owners manual. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 88,000 miles
My car has less than 50,000 miles and I having abs brake problems. The brakes pulse a low speeds for no apparent reason. There are no warning lights displayed from a failure in this system. This car has not been in any accidents and it was dealer maintained until the warranty ran out 1 year ago. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 49,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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