2005 Audi A4 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 24 engine complaints for the 2005 Audi A4, 11% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 80,334 miles. No engine-related recall is on file for this year.
- Engine complaints
- 24
- 11% of 219 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 219
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 80,334 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle surges forward or continues accelerating even after the driver's foot is off the pedal.
- Several report the accelerator pedal sticking or becoming unresponsive at various speeds, sometimes engaging and disengaging repeatedly on its own.
- Some vehicles reportedly lost power suddenly on the highway, in one case traced to a broken camshaft that required a full engine replacement.
- Owners report ignition coil failures causing the engine to run on fewer cylinders, in one case followed by turbo failure a few months later.
- A timing chain failure is described as causing the engine to seize abruptly at low speed, stopping the car immediately.
- One owner reported a cracked coolant reservoir attributed to excessive heat under the engine, which the dealer declined to replace under warranty.
When 2005 Audi A4 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 6, 2005, latest Jan 6, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Audi A4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by A4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2005 Audi A4?
- NHTSA lists 24 engine complaints for the 2005 Audi A4, which is 11% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2005 Audi A4 engine?
- No, there are no related recalls listed for the engine on the 2005 Audi A4 in NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do 2005 Audi A4 engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2005 Audi A4 is 80,334 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2005 Audi A4 owners report?
- Owners report unintended acceleration, stuck accelerator pedals, ignition coil failures, a broken camshaft, a broken timing chain, and a cracked coolant reservoir.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2005 Audi A4 engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire among the 24 engine complaints filed for the 2005 Audi A4, with no reported injuries.