2004 Audi AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2004 Audi Allroad, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 26, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Audi Allroad has problems

15 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
Vehicle speed control53
Suspension20
Tires20
Engine22
Visibility21
Fuel/propulsion system21
Structure10
Electrical system11
Seats11
1 other systems10

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

3 recalls

2004 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

2004 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

2004 Audi Allroad safety ratings

2004 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 2004 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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON AUG. 09 2014 COMMING TO A STOP I APPLIED THE BRAKES. ALL OF A SUUDEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLABLE TRYING TO MOVE THE CAR FORWARD. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD AND I STOPED THE CAR AFTER I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT WHEN I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF. THIS SUDDEN…
Complaint 10629613 · Aug 30, 2014 · 38,840 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AUDI ALLROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10621341 · Aug 11, 2014 · 38,840 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AUDI ALLROAD 4.2(NA). WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. ONE PERSON WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT…
Complaint 10379663 · Jan 31, 2011 · 27,745 miles

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