MYRModel Year Report

2003 Audi Allroad

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2003 Audi Allroad
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:56.078Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2003 14 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2020: 0 complaints 2020
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 14 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2015 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2020: 0 complaints 2020
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 14 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2015 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2020: 0 complaints 2020

2003: 14 complaints

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YearComplaints
19981
19992
200117
20028
200314
200415
20053
201313
20146
20154
20172
20181
20200

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

5 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

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My 2003 Audi Allroad's instrument cluster has dead pixels in the center information display. This is one of many A6, A4, S6, S4 and allroads that has this problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-02

Power train

4 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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please see prior form submission re transmission...please confirm receipt of earlier entry.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-23

Car totally loses power when pulling out into traffic, etc. Happens all the time, feels like car is going to stall, almost got rear ended a few times because car has no power. Brought it back for this 3 x since last oct.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-16

Structure

2 of 14 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

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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".

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-18

Wheels

1 of 14 total reports mentions: wheels.

Tires

1 of 14 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Failure of a p-6 perrelli tire at 5000 miles. Subsequent failure of all tires at 20,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-18

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2004-07-26Electrical system04V133000 On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (Crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (Crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be…

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    2006-12-16Electrical system06V198000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. Note…

    Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on December 16, 2006. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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    2008-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-05-30 Fuel tank leak
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    2008-06-27Fuel system, gasoline08V157000 Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 Audi A6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L, 2.8L, or 3.0L engines and my 2001-2005 Allroad quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L or 4.2L engines. The…

    Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Audi Allroad — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V133000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06V198000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 08V157000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Audi Allroad 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 2003 Audi Allroad?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Audi Allroad have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.