2003 Audi CabrioletProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2003 Audi Cabriolet, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Audi Cabriolet has problems

5 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
Structure20
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Engine10
Steering10
Visibility10
Power train10

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

0 recalls

2003 Audi Cabriolet recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'00'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cabriolet owners report

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

I PURCHASED AN AUDI BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING QUALITY. I HAVE A BROKEN HING ON MY GLOVE BOX THAT RARELY IS USED (EST $450), OIL LEAK FROM A CAM SHAFT CHAIN ADJUSTER SEAL (EST $517), BROKEN TRUNK BIN (EST $675), AND NOW A RADIO THAT DOESN'T WORK AND AUDI WANTS ($1,900) SO I CAN GET RADIO…
Complaint 10459334 · May 23, 2012 · 50,000 miles
2003 AUDI A4 CABRIO. VERY LOW MILEAGE, LOW USE. REAR WINDOW DELAMINATES FROM CANVAS ROOF, RAIN WATER COMES IN & SHORTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Complaint 10343659 · Jul 16, 2010 · 29,000 miles

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