This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Audi Tt's 2002 and others all have a major safety problem. The door latch has a defective electronic switch that fails. Thus, making the door impossible to open. The computer sensor in the door handle is defective. It's dangerous. You can't even get out of the car due to an accident. If you google Audi Tt door latch sensor problems, you will see numerous reports of this problem. Go to this link for a utube video of the problem: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=2lv62sedy-S Audi needs to repair or replace all these defective door latch assemblies immediately.
Audi Tt 2002 dash pod recalled in ireland and britain. Interference and erratic performance with instrument gauges and lights. I am having same problem and vehicle only has 30K miles. Can result in unexpected shut down on highway. Dealer says car computer does not indicate any problems and customer, me, ends up paying for each malfunctioning component as just "normal wear and tear".
Instrument cluster failure in dash, temperature gauge reading hot when car isn't warmed up. Display lights nearly unreadable. Need new instrument cluster at the cost of $1100 from the dealer.
My instrument cluster on my 2002 Audi Tt has several problems. The digital display in the center of the counsel has several burnt out pixels and makes reading outside temperature and time difficult. Also the fuel gauge no longer displays the correct fuel level.
2002 Audi Tt - major electrical problems with the in dash computer. Battery goes dead while driving and all indicator lights come on. Speedo and all instruments go dead.
Audi Tt instrument cluster is out at 38,000 miles. No gauges for anything: Rpms, gas, miles, speed.... same issue warranted a recall for Audi uk, why not here?? cost is nearly $1200 dollars to fix!! sits at dealership now.
2002 Audi Tt developed numerous mechanical problems. The windows made noise when being rolled downs, the dealer replaced the regulator. The turn signal relay was defective which caused the flasher relay to make noise. The component was replaced twice. The left front maker light bulb blew. The brake light illuminated on the dash. The dealer determined that the front pads and rear rotors needed to be replaced. A few day later the brake light illuminated again. This time the dealer replaced the ABS unit. While driving the check engine illuminated. The dealer replaced the coolant temp sensor. Ignition coils failed twice causing the check engine light to illuminate. The radio lost power. The check engine light illuminated again but this time the dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. The horn stopped working. The rear differential unit was replaced. Breather hose split. Right tie rod end became worn and caused noise. The dealer found loose subframe bolts during inspection which caused the subframe to move while driving over bumps and while braking.
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- Greenville, SC, USA