2004 Audi Allroad
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-31
Visibility
2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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While driving at approx. 45-50 miles per hour, the sunroof of our Audi Quattro Allroad exploded. There were no prior impacts, dings, chips, cracks etc in the sunroof. Immediately prior to explosion there was a hollow-sounding pop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-01
Tires
2 of 15 total reports mention: tires.
Suspension
2 of 15 total reports mention: suspension.
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Vehicle started to shake so violently that it shook the coffee out of the holder while traveling at 70 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-01
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Audi Allroad — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 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
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Audi Allroad?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 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.