2001 Audi Quattro problems

General information about Audi-Quattro
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list

The Audi Quattro is a road and rally car, produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group. It was first shown at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show on 3 March. Production continued through 1991.

Background

The word quattro is derived from the Italian word for "four" to represent the fact that the vehicle delivers power to all four wheels. The name has also been used by Audi to refer to the quattro four-wheel-drive system, or any four-wheel-drive version of an Audi model. The original Quattro model is also commonly referred to as the Ur-Quattro - the "Ur-" (German for "primordial", "original", or "first of its kind") is an augmentative prefix. The idea of such a car came from the Audi engineer Jörg Bensinger.

The Audi Quattro was the first rally car to take advantage of the then-recently changed rules that allowed the use of four-wheel drive in competition racing. It won consecutive competitions for the next two years. To commemorate the success of the original vehicle, all subsequent Audi production automobiles with this four-wheel-drive system were badged with the trademark quattro with a lower case "q" letter.

The Audi Quattro shared many parts and platform with the Coupé version of the Audi 80 (B2). The quattro was internally designated Typ 85, a production code it shared with the quattro versions of the Audi Coupé. Its characteristic flared wheelarches were styled by Martin Smith. The Audi Quattro also had independent front and rear suspension.

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Common 2001 Audi Quattro problems

The 2001 Audi A4 Quattro is known for several common problems that owners have reported over the years. These issues range from engine problems to interior accessories problems and electrical issues.

One of the most common engine problems is related to the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system, which can cause smoke to come from the engine compartment. This issue is often caused by the infamous PCV constipation, which eventually leads to a leaky valve cover gasket. This problem can be identified by a burning oil smell, especially when the engine is hot. The valve cover gasket is a relatively inexpensive part, but replacing it can be a time-consuming process, which can add to the overall cost of repair.

Another engine problem that has been reported is related to the engine mounts. The engine, transmission, and differential mounts, as well as the rear wheel bearings, are known to have issues in the 2001 Audi A4 Quattro. These components can wear out over time, leading to excessive vibration and noise, especially during acceleration and braking. Replacing these mounts can be expensive, and it is recommended to have a mechanic inspect them regularly to ensure they are in good condition.

The automatic transmission is another component that has been reported to have issues in the 2001 Audi A4 Quattro. Some owners have reported problems with the transmission shifting roughly or slipping, especially in cold weather. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including low transmission fluid levels, a faulty transmission control module, or a worn-out torque converter. Transmission repairs can be expensive, and it is recommended to have a mechanic inspect the transmission if you experience any issues.

Interior accessories problems have also been reported in the 2001 Audi A4 Quattro. One of the most common issues is related to the middle display in between the speedometer and the RPM gauge, which can be broken or malfunctioning. This issue can affect the driver's ability to see important information, such as the fuel level, temperature gauge, and odometer. Replacing the display can be expensive, and it is recommended to have a mechanic inspect the issue to determine the best course of action.

Electrical issues have also been reported in the 2001 Audi A4 Quattro. Some owners have reported problems with the power window regulators, which can cause the windows to move slowly or not at all. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn-out window motors, faulty window regulators, or issues with the window switch. Electrical repairs can be complex, and it is recommended to have a mechanic inspect the issue to determine the best course of action

In conclusion, the 2001 Audi A4 Quattro is known for several common problems that owners have reported over the years. These issues range from engine problems to interior accessories problems and electrical issues. It is recommended to have a mechanic inspect the vehicle regularly to ensure all components are in good condition and to address any issues as soon as they arise. While some repairs can be expensive, regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent more significant issues from developing over time.

Is Audi Quattro a reliable car?

Audi A4 Quattro Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Audi A4 Quattro Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 31 for luxury midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $925 which means it has poor ownership costs.

What is the common problem with Audi A4?

Some of the common problems with the Audi A4 include: Gearbox problems. Airbag and seat belts fault. Seat backrest fault.

What engine is in the 2001 Audi TT Quattro?

We've liked the turbocharged 1.8-liter iron-block, aluminum-head four-cylinder in every Audi and VW application, and the TT roadster is no exception. The five-speed manual transmission is a bit notchy but not objectionable. A six-speed manual is standard in the 225-hp Quattro.

Are Audis reliable after 100k miles?

Conclusion. As long as you've been having routine maintenance done to your vehicle, it should be in good condition and won't need any significant repairs.

Is Audi quattro a reliable car?

Is it worth buying a quattro?

Whether you really need quattro or not is bound to depend on the type of weather and the road conditions you're often faced with. The main benefit is the help it gives when driving on slippery roads and surfaces, offering better grip and traction during wet weather conditions, and also when accelerating and cornering.

What engine is in the 2001 Audi TT quattro?

How many miles does an Audi A4 quattro last?

200,000 miles

Audis can typically go up to 200,000 miles or 20 years without major repairs when they're properly maintained. They're fairly reliable cars, and Consumer Reports ranks them within the top 10 new car brands when it comes to reliability.

2001 Audi Quattro car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Audi Quattro problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Tires problems
Fuel system problems
Gasoline problems
Engine and engine cooling problems
Suspension problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Audi Quattro vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2001 Audi Quattro complaints

The NHTSA has received 11 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Audi Quattro.

2007-08-20

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2004-03-21
VIN: WAUZL64B81N
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: MY FUEL GAUGE HAS FAILED. I CHECKED WITH YOUR RECALL NOTICED FOR MY CAR AUDI A6 4.2L 2001, AND THE SENDING UNIT APPARENTLY HAS FILED AND WAS RECALLED. HOWEVER FOR MY PARTICULAR ENGINE, NO SUCH RECALL WAS INITIATED. THE 4.2 L ENGINE SHOULD ALSO BE PART OF THIS RECALL. IT TOOK MY $4,000 TO FIGURE OUT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE SENDING UNIT. THE AUDI DEALERSHIP HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP AND THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO COVER THE 4.2L ENGINES AS WELL. I WAS STRANDED TWICE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS BECAUSE I RAN OUT OF FUEL BECAUSE IT READ HALF FULL. CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENDED IF IT OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IN THE DESERT. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS GETS RECALLED!. WORRIED CONSUMER. THANK YOU *TR

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2007-04-19

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-02-14
VIN: WAUZL64B81N
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI QUATTRO. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 12/2006 AND ON 02/2007 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO ALL OF THE TIRES BEING WORN AND THE WIRES WERE ALSO VISIBLE. THE DEALER PERFORMED REPAIRS FOR A TOTAL OF $500.00 AND IS NOW UNABLE TO PROVIDE HER WITH RECEIPTS FOR THE WORK PERFORMED. THE REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 NEW TIRES AND A NEW TAIL PIPE EXTENDER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TAIL PIPE WAS WELDED ON TOP OF RUST AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISKS INVOLVED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 69,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

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2006-04-04

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2006-03-03
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: LTR FM(VA) RE THE FAULTY DESIGN OF THE WATER PUMP WHICH CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO PREMATURELY BREAK IN HIS 2001 AUDI QUATTRO: AUDI HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT RE THIS PROBLEM. *TS *NM

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2004-01-15

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2003-09-15
VIN: WAUYP64B81N
Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
Summary: JUST ABOUT EVERY MAJOR COMPONENT ON THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. AUDI REFUSES TO BUY BACK

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2003-08-01

TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2003-07-02
VIN: WAUYP54B71N
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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. ABOUT A YEAR AGO I EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE AND THE SIDEWALL WAS DAMAGED REQUIRING A NEW TIRE. IT TOOK SEVERAL DAYS TO OBTAIN A TIRE AND I WAS LIMITED TO DRIVING ON STREETS AS THE SPARE IS NOT A FULL SIZE TIRE AND CANNOT BE USED OVER 50MPH. ON JULY 2, WE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE CAUSED BY A NAIL AND THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE BLEW OUT. WE TRIED TO FIND A REPLACEMENT. THE 3 AUDI DEALERS IN OUR AREA DID NOT CARRY THE TIRE, AND AFTER SEVERAL REFERRALS WE FOUND A TIRE AT GRAND PRIX TIRES IN COSTA MESA CA WHICH HAD BEEN ORDERED BY A CUSTOMER BUT NOT PICKED UP. AT THE SAME TIME WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS ABNORMAL WEAR ON ANOTHER TIRE WHICH NEEDED REPLACEMENT SO WE IMMEDIATELY ORDERED AN ADDITIONAL TIRE. WHEN I CHECKED ON THE STATUS OF THE ORDER ON JULY 30, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST A MONTH---WHICH MEANS THAT I AM FORCED TO DRIVE ON A WORN TIRE. I CONTACTED AUDI'S CUSTOMER ADVOCATES WHO CLAIM THAT IT IS A NON-AUDI PART AND THAT THEY HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT EVEN THOUGH THEY ADMIT THAT IT IS THE ONLY TIRE WHICH CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLE. THEY REFERRED ME TO THEIR SUPPLIER---THE TIRE RACK WHO LOOKED INTO IT AND AGAIN TOLD ME THAT THE TIRES ARE ON BACK ORDER FROM GOODYEAR AND THAT IT WILL BE A MONTH OR MORE TO GET ONE (A TOTAL OF 7 WEEKS PLUS). AUDI REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE SO I AM REQUESTING YOUR ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING IT AS IT HAS NOW BECOME A SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO THE WEAR ON THE TIRE AND THE LACK OF ANY OTHER TIRE FOR THIS MODEL VEHICLE.*AK

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2003-07-02

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2003-06-24
Number Of Injuries: 1
VIN: WAUYP64B61N
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: TURN SIGNAL QUIT WORKING. *AK

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2002-10-24

TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2002-09-02
VIN: WAUDC68D31A
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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. AFTER I FINALLY GOT PERELLI TO REPLACE 1 TIRE IT IS NOW TWO WEEKS AND THE TIRE IS STILL NOT ARRIVED AT CRAVEN TIRES. ( THIS IS WHERE PERELLI INSTRUCTED ME TO GO) I HAVE HAD TO RENT A CAR WHILE MY CAR SITS WITH A FLAT. I DO NOT BELIEVE MY DEFECTIVE TIRES ARE AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. I TOLD PERILLI ABOUT THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE TIRE WENT FLAT AND TOLD THEM OF MY CONCERN IN DRIVING MY CAR WITH CRACKED TIRES PEELING AND LEAKING AIR. DT

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2002-08-20

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2001-05-28
VIN: WAUYP54B31N
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: AFTER SLOWING DOWN IN WARM WEATHER THEN ACCELERATING THERE IS A LAG TIME OF ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS BEFORE VEHICLE RESPONDS. IT LUNGED FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER EXAMINED VEHICLE 10 TIMES, FINALLY DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY, AND COULD NOT BE REPROGRAMMED.*AKTHE DRIVERS SEAT BACK MEMORY DOESNT HOLD, PINNING THE DRIVER AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PARKTRONIC WAS INOPERATIVE. THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER COVER WAS CRACKED. THE NAVAGATION CONTROL WAS BROKEN. THE REAR DECKLID HATCH NEEDED REPAIR. THE COMPRESSOR CONTINUES TO RUN. THE LEFT CONVERTOR HEAT SHIELD WAS LOOSE CAUSING A METAL TO METAL SOUND. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND HEARD FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR. *JG

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2002-08-08

TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2001-12-20
VIN: WAUYP64B91N
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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.*AK*JB

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2002-02-11

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2002-02-09
VIN: ADD
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: 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.

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2001-05-03

TIRES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
VIN: WAUYP54B41N
Components: TIRES
Summary: WITH ONLY 800 MILES ON MY NEW CAR, MY LEFT REAR TIRE (ADVERTISED WITH OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY) BLEW OUT ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT. THE INNER WALL WAS CRACKED LIKE AN EGGSHELL. I BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT FROM MY DEALER AND HAD IT MOUNTED. ONE WEEK LATER, MY WIFE W. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225/55R17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/55R17 )

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