2002 Audi Quattro
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle caught on fire due to faulty wiring.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-01
Vehicle speed control
3 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
Make: Audi model: Quattro year: 2002 complaint number: 768611 summary: Audi has acknowledged the fact in a report to USA today that the allroad model has what is called delayed throttle response a potentially life threatening malfunction...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-15
Audi has acknowledged the fact in a report to USA today that the allroad model has what is called delayed throttle response a potentially life threatening malfunction of the tiptronic transmission but Audi of america denies the problem exsists to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01
Visibility
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Tires
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
Steering
1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing pump.
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
2002 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Audi Quattro?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 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.