2003 AUDI CABRIOLET
0 recalls, 8 complaints - 31 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
STRUCTURE
May 23, 2012
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
I PURCHASED AN AUDI BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING QUALITY. I HAVE A BROKEN HING ON MY GLOVE BOX THAT RARELY IS USED (EST $450), OIL LEAK FROM A CAM SHAFT CHAIN ADJUSTER SEAL (EST $517), BROKEN TRUNK BIN (EST $675), AND NOW A RADIO THAT DOESN'T WORK AND AUDI WANTS ($1,900) SO I CAN GET RADIO RECEPT... Read more
ENGINE
May 23, 2012
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
I PURCHASED AN AUDI BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING QUALITY. I HAVE A BROKEN HING ON MY GLOVE BOX THAT RARELY IS USED (EST $450), OIL LEAK FROM A CAM SHAFT CHAIN ADJUSTER SEAL (EST $517), BROKEN TRUNK BIN (EST $675), AND NOW A RADIO THAT DOESN'T WORK AND AUDI WANTS ($1,900) SO I CAN GET RADIO RECEPT... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 23, 2012
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
I PURCHASED AN AUDI BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING QUALITY. I HAVE A BROKEN HING ON MY GLOVE BOX THAT RARELY IS USED (EST $450), OIL LEAK FROM A CAM SHAFT CHAIN ADJUSTER SEAL (EST $517), BROKEN TRUNK BIN (EST $675), AND NOW A RADIO THAT DOESN'T WORK AND AUDI WANTS ($1,900) SO I CAN GET RADIO RECEPT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 11, 2011
Incident date: Mar 10, 2008
I HAVE A 2003 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET 3.0 WITH CVS TRANSMISSION. I HAVE REPLACED ONE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF OVER 7,500 DOLLARS. THE CAR ONLY HAD 65,000 MILES ON IT AND HAD ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED BY AUDI DEALERSHIP IN TORONTO , CANADA. THE DEALER TRIED TO GET OUT OF PAYING FOR THE REPAIR AND AFTER SEVE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 16, 2010
Incident date: Jul 13, 2010
2003 AUDI A4 CABRIO. VERY LOW MILEAGE, LOW USE. REAR WINDOW DELAMINATES FROM CANVAS ROOF, RAIN WATER COMES IN & SHORTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
VISIBILITY
Jul 16, 2010
Incident date: Jul 13, 2010
2003 AUDI A4 CABRIO. VERY LOW MILEAGE, LOW USE. REAR WINDOW DELAMINATES FROM CANVAS ROOF, RAIN WATER COMES IN & SHORTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 6, 2006
Incident date: Oct 10, 2003
WHEN THIS CARS GAS TANK GOES BELOW A HALF TANK, THE GAS CHAMBER DOES NOT ALLOW GAS TO FLOW INTO THE TANK. FOR SOME REASON,THE GAS PUMP RELEASES OR WORSE THE FUEL OVERFLOWS. THE SAFETY OR RISK HERE IS THAT ONE CAN GET STRANDED, BE IN A STRANGE TOWN, FAR FROM HOME LATE AT NIGHT, WITHOUT THE ABILITY ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: May 14, 2003
2003 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET STEERING WAS EXTREMELY NOISY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE ON. GRADUALLY GOT WORSE. STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED BY AUDI SERVICE 3 TIMES TO NO AVAIL. AT ONE POINT, A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING CAUSED DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. AUDI MECHANICS AND DEALER ADMITTED TO FAUL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 AUDI CABRIOLET
31 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
| 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 |
SAC-28F2-REV
Aug 1, 2010
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
AUDI: GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES; INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION COILS. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. ADDED FINAL MAILING PHASE-8/10 VIN INFORMATION.
SA-28F2 J1
May 1, 2010
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
AUDI: (REVISED) VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE
SA-28F2 J1
May 1, 2010
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
AUDI: (REVISED) VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE
TSB-00-10-02
Mar 24, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. DETAILING THE GENERAL PROCESS FOR CARRYING OUT A SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ANY TSB OR REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE (RVU). TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
TSB-01-09-06
May 13, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM), OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. SVM IS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (RE-PROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN AUDI VEHICLES. THIS SYSTEM USES T
TSB-01-08-33
Dec 15, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT(SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ITS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (REPROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN ALL AUDI VEHICLES. *PE
TSB-44-08-14
Nov 19, 2008
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE
20056243
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
20036582
Feb 26, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
0604
Apr 7, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL SLUDGE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION. *KB
0501
Nov 22, 2005
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONVERTIBLE TOP INOP. 2003 - 2005 CARBIOLET. *TT
0411
Nov 21, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UPDATE PROGRAMMING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FLASHING TO CORRECT EVAP PURGE VALVE DTC P0441 IN THE AUDI 2004 CABRIOLET . *TC
0431
Aug 11, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPAIRS OF OIL SLUDGE RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT
0501
Apr 12, 2005
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FUEL INJECTORS, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. UPDATE. *TT
0403
Dec 21, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VALVE COVER GASKET, INSTALLING SEALANT AT CRITICAL POINTS. *TT
0401
Nov 12, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS, HEAT INSULATION INSTALLATION (IA). 2004 AUDI CABRIOLET ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
97
Oct 8, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR BANK1 AND ENGINE WIRING ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDES AUDI CABRIOLET 2004. *TT
0401
Sep 10, 2004
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
MAP CONTROLLED ENGINE COOLING THERMOSTAT, SERVICING. AUDI A4 2002-2005 AND AUDI CABRIOLET 2003-2005. *TT
0403
Aug 5, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON. AUDI CABRIOLET 2004 INCLUDED. *TT
0401
Aug 5, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS, OIL CAPACITY, OIL FILTER. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 04-01 DATED JAN. 12, 2004. 2004 CABRIOLET, AUDI INCLUDED. *TT
0401
Jul 30, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
OIL LEAK IN AREA OF TURBOCHARGER. *MJ
0310
Oct 2, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
UPDATE PROGRAMMING (FLASHING) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). 2002 CABRIOLET INCLUDED. *TT
0202
Oct 29, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ROLLOVER PROTECTION, TESTING REQUIREMENT AND PRECAUTIONS. *TT
0204
Oct 29, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REMOVING FRONT SPOILER AT PERFECT DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
AUDI CABRIOLET - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI CABRIOLET across all model years (1993, 1997).
9
Total Recalls
40
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths