NHTSA Complaint #10003042 — 2001 AUDI A4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10003042
Vehicle	2001 AUDI A4
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	January 20, 2003
Date Filed	January 20, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

THERE IS A QUITE APPARENT ISSUE WITH THE COILPACK FAILURES ON THESE CARS, PARTICULARY WITH THOSE THAT OPERATE IN COLD WEATHER (<30F). AUDI HAS NOT OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM THROUGH A RECALL.

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