2001 Audi Quattro
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
5 of 11 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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My husband and I own a 2001 Audi allroad which is equipped with goodyear wrangler F1 radial tires marked allroad size 225 R17 m+s rated. These are the only manufacturer approved tires for the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-01
Tire cracking, separating at seams and loosing air. Reported problem to perilli and they were uninterested. At this time only one tire is flat. I fear the other three will also crack and separate . All the tires are from the same series.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01
Goodyear, wrangler, P225/55R17, DOT unknown, original equipment on a 2001, Audi Quattro. At 4400 miles front passenger's tire had a large bubble on sidewall. At 14000 miles, rear passenger tire had a bubble. Both tires were replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-08
Equipment
4 of 11 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing mechanical and navigational system(global positioning system).
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and injectors.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and cooling system.
Suspension
2 of 11 total reports mention: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
When driving in snow at slow speed suspension was in up position. When driving at highway speeds suspension was lower. Snow and ice were packed in wheel well, causing road dirt to grind away on rear tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-11
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2008-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-05-30 Fuel tank leak
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Audi Quattro 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 2001 Audi Quattro?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Audi Quattro 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.