Audi Quattro 2003

Model Quattro made in 2003 by Audi got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and wheels.

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-00-10-0203/24/201010035268Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information02/14/2011
TSB-01-09-0605/13/200910032290Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t03/01/2010
TSB-01-08-3312/15/200810028768Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe05/27/2009
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-1411/19/200810027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe02/20/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06/06/200942530
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi quattro. the contact noticed a leak coming from his vehicle. the dealer replaced the crankshaft and head gasket; however, the failure continued. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 42,530.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
09/10/2009650001
 I had two 2003 audi a-6 quattros. both needed catalytic converters and torque converters..one cat was replaced under warranty but neither torques were under warranty..i think you should check into vw problems with cat conv and torque converters. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/10/2009650001
 I had two 2003 audi a-6 quattros. both needed catalytic converters and torque converters..one cat was replaced under warranty but neither torques were under warranty..i think you should check into vw problems with cat conv and torque converters. *tr
VISIBILITY
06/06/2008350001
 Failed windshield wiper bearings. replace with new. my wife's 2005 quatro is doing the same thing [xxx]! they just keep slowing down and finally seize -- wiper don't go. the bearing can not be lubricated or serviced -- $400 to put in new. audi says happens in cold climates. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr