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Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
2003 Audi AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2003 Audi Allroad, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 18, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Audi Allroad has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
4Power train
2Structure
1Seat belts
1Suspension
1Tires
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2003 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.
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Electrical system
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
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Electrical system
Risk. A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
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
2003 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
2003 Audi Allroad safety ratings
2003 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 2003 Audi Allroad, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK LEAKLed to recall 08V-156
In owners' words
What Allroad owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
During recent heavy rains, all of a sudden the car's transmission that had been working fine, after having been parked briefly pointing slightly down hill, no longer functioned properly, and had apparently gone into "LIMP Mode". after talking with Mechanics and doing research, we checked the carpet…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI ALLROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION COIL WAS FAULTY ON HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ONE OF THE SIX IGNITION COILS FOR FREE. CURRENTLY, THE OTHER FIVE COILS ARE BEGINNING TO FAIL AND NEED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE…
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF MY 2003 AUDI FADES OUT. THIS MAKE THE INFORMATION IT DISPLAYS HARD TO READ. IT IS SAFETY AND QUALITY ISSUE. *TR
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