2002 Audi AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2002 Audi Allroad, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Audi Allroad has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure40
Electrical system31
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train10
Seats11
Suspension10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2002 Audi Allroad recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Allroad year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Allroad median. How we score

'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'13'14'15'17'18'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Audi Allroad safety ratings

2002 Audi Allroad w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Audi Allroad, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKPE08008 · closed May 30, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-156
In owners' words

What Allroad owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RAINWATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE, COLLECTING IN THE PASSENGER FOOTWELL, SHORTING OUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. I UNDERSTAND VW/AUDI VEHICLES HAVE A HISTORY OF THIS OCCURRING DUE TO FIREWALL/POLLEN FILTER/SUNROOF DEFICIENCIES WHICH ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN AND THEY AND THEIR DEALERSHIPS ARE VERY…
Complaint 10598028 · Jun 13, 2014 · 100,000 miles
2002 AUDI ALLROAD 2.7T. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION. THE PUMP ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED UNDER THE CAR IN BETWEEN THE REAR WHEELS AND HAS A PROTECTION COVER. THIS CAR IS ALLWHEEL DRIVE AND INCLUDES STANDARD AMENITIES SUCH AS A SKIBAG. ONE WOULD EXPECT THIS CAR TO HOLD WELL IN COLD…
Complaint 10348997 · Aug 12, 2010 · 132,000 miles
I HAD STOPPED AT A LIGHT PREPARED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. WHEN I ACCELERATED TO TURN I HEARD AND FELT A LARGE CLUNK IN THE REAR END OF MY CAR; I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN REAR-ENDED BUT NO OTHER CAR WAS THERE. I THEN COULD FEEL AND HEAR SOMETHING DRAGGING SO I PULLED OVER. I COULD SEE THE REAR AXLE HANGING…
Complaint 10233193 · Jul 4, 2008 · 48,000 miles

Own a 2002 Allroad?

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