2003 AUDI A4 Visibility Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2003 AUDI A4
8 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 AUDI A4. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
WHEN I PURCHASED MY PRE-OWNED 03 AUDI A4 CABRIO IN MAY 2010 FAILED TO NOTICE THAT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS OF THE REAR WINDOW WAS SEPARATING FROM THE FABRIC AT THE TOP. FAST FORWARD TO MAY 2011 ITS NOW SPREAD ENOUGH THAT YOU COULD REACH A WHOLE HAND INTO THE HEADLINER. WHEN IT RAINS PART OF THE BACK SEAT,REAR DECK AND AREAS OF THE TRUNK GET VERY WET WAS SEPARATING FROM THE FABRIC AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS OF THE REAR WINDOW, ENOUGH THAT YOU COULD REACH A WHOLE HAND INTO THE HEADLINER. WHEN IT RAINS THE HEADLINER AROUND THE REAR GLASS, PART OF THE BACK SEAT,REAR DECK AND AREAS OF THE TRUNK GET VERY WET. WITH THE SMELL AFTER IT DRIES, IM SURE I HAVE MOLD AND MILDEW ISSUES AS WELL. *TR
2003 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET HAS HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES, FAILURE OF DOOR GASKET SEAL WHICH DESTROYED PLC, RESULTING IN HORRIBLE SOUND SAFETY ISSUE, COST OVER $2K TO FIX, FAILURE OF CV JOINT WHICH COULD CAUSE WHEEL TO FLY OFF, FAILURE OF REAR GLASS WINDOW THAT COULD COME LOOSE HURTING OTHER VEHICLES OR PASSENGERS OF CAR; CAR HAS LESS THAN 70K MILES, WAS BOUGHT NEW AND IS GARAGED. AUDI AMERICA SHOULD REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THESE NUMEROUS, (AND APPARENTLY INEVITABLE, JUDGING BY WHAT I'VE READ AND HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS) PROBLEMS. *TR
200 AUDI A4 CONVERTIBLE. REAR WINDOW HAS SEPARATED FROM ROOF APPEARS AS IF THE GLUE IS DRY ROTTED? MILES 49K GARAGE KEPT, HAND WASHED.... FOUND INFO ON-LINE REGARDING SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AUDI OF AMERICA REFUSES RESPONSIBILITY WHILE AUDI GERMANY ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I'M AFRAID THE WINDOW WILL FALL OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
THE REAR GLASS WINDOW OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP OF MY 2003 AUDI A 4 HAS COME LOOSE. WE PAID A CAR UPHOLSTERER TO GLUE IT BACK IT IN BUT IT IS LOOSE AGAIN. IT WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IF IT FELL OUT WHILE TRAVELING. *TR
2003 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET, THE CAR IS PRACTICALLY NEW, ONLY DRIVEN IN SUMMER MONTHS. THE REAR WINDOW HAS SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF, APPARENTLY THE WINDOW IS ONLY SEALED TO THE ROOF WITH A LAYER OF GLUE. THE WINDOW CAN FALL OUT AT ANYTIME AS A RESULT OF THE GLUE LOOSENING. THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE IS A COMPLETELY NEW ROOF. *TR
MY AUDI A 4 CONVERTIBLE HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED SO BADLY THAT IT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED MY NIGHT DRIVING. PLASTIC BECAME CLOUDY (NOT CONDENSATION) AND GRAY, ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE HEADLIGHT EFFECTIVENESS. *TR
BOUGHT A 2003 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET IN 2005. 6 MONTHS LATER, REAR WINDOW IN 2003 AUDI A4 DETACHED FROM CONVERTIBLE TOP CAUSING REAR LEATHER SEAT TO ROT AND TEAR DUE TO RAIN WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE DETACHED WINDOW. TRIED TO HAVE THE WINDOW REATTACHED BY AN AUDI DEALERSHIP REFERRED DETAILING COMPANY, ADHESIVE DID NOT HOLD AND I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD NEED A NEW ROOF. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM, DON ROSEN AUDI OF CONSHOHOKEN, PA NOR AUDI WILL TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DETACHED WINDOW OR PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR REPAIRS. *TR
THE PROBLEM THAT I HAVE IS WHEN IT RAINS. ALL FOUR DOORS FILL WITH UP WATER. WHEN I OPEN ANY DOOR A QUART OR MORE POURS OUT OF EACH DOOR, DOOR SILLS ARE ALWAYS WET. IN THE WINTER, WATER FREEZES ON THE DOOR SILLS AND CAN'T OPEN DOOR OR HAVE TROUBLE (CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR IF I CAN'T GET IN IT!) TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED. THEY TOLD ME THE CAR IS TO AUDI SPEC.'S AND DID NOTHING! CALLED AUDI CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY ARE DOING NOTHING AND ALSO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A MANAGER TO RETURN MY PHONE CALL FOR A WEEK NOW. I HAVE LEFT SEVERAL MESSAGES, STILL NO RETURN PHONE CALL (GREAT AUDI SEVERCE!). FROM THIS WATER DAMAGE THE MIRRORS ARE NOT RESPONDING TO THEIR HOLD POSITIONS AND I'AM ALSO AFAID FROM ALL THE MOISTER IN THE DOORS THAT THE ELECTRONICS...
Other 2003 AUDI A4 Problem Areas
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
27 complaints
Electrical System
18 complaints
Exterior Lighting
18 complaints
Power Train
18 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
12 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalintegrated Jacklevelerstabilizer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint