2004 AUDI TT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 AUDI TT
The 2004 AUDI TT has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (9 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (8 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 AUDI TT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 AUDI TT, potentially affecting up to 195 vehicles.
Recall 14E007000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold...
Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
View full details →Recall 04V007000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 145 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE GEARBOX, A SEAM AT THE CLUTCH WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE GEARBOX.
Consequence: THE CLUTCH COULD LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TORQUE TO THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 AUDI TT
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 AUDI TT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY AUDI DEALERSHIP STATE THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS ISSUE ALTHOUGH MY CAR FALLS UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/RCL/2004/RCRIT-04V007-5629.PDF AUDI CAMPAIGN JA (04V-007) DIRECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACE DUAL CLUTCH
CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY AUDI DEALERSHIP STATE THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS ISSUE ALTHOUGH MY CAR FALLS UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/RCL/2004/RCRIT-04V007-5629.PDF AUDI CAMPAIGN JA (04V-007) DIRECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACE DUAL CLUTCH
AIRBAGS NOT WORKING DUE CAR SITTING AND BATTERY RUNNING LOW. LOW BATTERY TRIGGERED CODE 65535 WHICH MAKES ALL THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE.
FUEL SENSOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; WHILE HAVING GAS, ONCE TANK METER READS 1/2, THE ENGINE SHOT-DOWN, INCORRECTLY TELLING THAT THE TANK IS EMPTY. SAME ISSUES WITH THE CATHALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM. ENGINE'S TRANSMISSION WEARING FAST; PUSHING BACK AND FORT WHILE ACCELERATING.
FUEL SENSOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; WHILE HAVING GAS, ONCE TANK METER READS 1/2, THE ENGINE SHOT-DOWN, INCORRECTLY TELLING THAT THE TANK IS EMPTY. SAME ISSUES WITH THE CATHALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM. ENGINE'S TRANSMISSION WEARING FAST; PUSHING BACK AND FORT WHILE ACCELERATING.
Safety Rating for the 2004 AUDI TT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 AUDI TT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 AUDI TT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 AUDI TT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A401332 2010330- — SUSPENSION
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-31 dated July 19, 2013. Front stabilizer bar makes noise when the vehicle is driven over bumps. The noise may be caused by the bushing sleeve separating from the stabilizer bar. The noise is generated when the bar moves up and down.
A401331 2010330- — SUSPENSION
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 08-11 dated November 14, 2008. Front stabilizer bar makes noise when the vehicle is driven over bumps. The noise may be caused by the bushing sleeve separating from the stabilizer bar. The noise is generated when the bar moves up and down.
4013312010330 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Front stabilizer bar is noisy.
40133120103304 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Front stabilizer bar is noisy
2010330/4 — SUSPENSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TSB-39-08-04 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
AUDI: DRIVESHAFT NUTS OR WASHERS APPEAR TO BE MISSING AT REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *PE
TSB-39-08-04 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
AUDI: DRIVESHAFT NUTS OR WASHERS APPEAR TO BE MISSING AT REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *PE
340702 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AFTER SELECTING D, R, OR S FROM PARK THE GEAR INDICATOR FLASHES AND VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. *KB
0401 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
FRONT STABILIZER BAR, NOISY. *TC
0403 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INSERT TO 2004 AUDI TT ROADSTER AND COUPE OWNER'S MANUALS - SIDE AIRBAG. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 AUDI TT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI TT
- 1999 AUDI TT — 0 complaints
- 2000 AUDI TT — 94 complaints
- 2001 AUDI TT — 154 complaints
- 2002 AUDI TT — 53 complaints
- 2003 AUDI TT — 19 complaints
- 2004 AUDI TT (current)
- 2005 AUDI TT — 17 complaints
- 2006 AUDI TT — 4 complaints
- 2007 AUDI TT — 1 complaint
- 2008 AUDI TT — 17 complaints
- 2009 AUDI TT — 15 complaints