2004 Audi A3
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 123 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 83 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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When driving at a moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. Driver had to put vehicle in neutral and apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to slow down, and eventually to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-03
Car will totally fail to accelerate. Pressing the gas to the floor results in almost no movement. This happens after hitting the brakes and then the gas, usually during routing traffic or an avoidance maneuver. This will get someone (Me) killed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-16
Exterior lighting
2 of 6 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights and fog lights.
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
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Gentlemen, purchase a new 2004 Audi A4, drove off the lot and traveled approximately 3 blocks before the right rear tire blew out! Turns out a flat 3" Piece of metal completely pierced through the tire and wheel!
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-11
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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Reading my e-mail notification from NHTSA I found that the recall No. 17V-509 issued to vwgoa may affect and apply to our car (Audi A3 my 2004 engine 2.0 fsi) since it has the same failed part on its structure (1K0 906 093 f).
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Audi A3 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Audi A3 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Audi A3?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Audi A3 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.