How common are transmission problems on the 2005 Audi A4?

NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2005 A4, which is 7% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 48,500 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2005 Audi A4 transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2005 A4.

Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these 16 transmission complaints.

Is the transmission control module a recurring issue?

Multiple sample complaints describe the transmission control module failing or triggering warning lights, suggesting it is a recurring pattern among the reports on file.

2005 Audi A4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA logged 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2005 Audi A4, 7% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 48,500. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 7% of 219 complaints
All complaints this year: 219
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe failure of the transmission control module (TCM), often signaled by a check engine light and gear-selector indicators lighting up together.
Some drivers report the transmission will not engage reverse, forcing them to cycle the ignition before the car will move backward.
Several complaints describe the transmission unexpectedly downshifting or slipping into second gear at highway speed, sometimes with erratic acceleration or engine racing.
A few owners report the car hesitating for several seconds before moving from a stop, which they say created a risk at intersections.
Isolated reports describe the vehicle losing power or stalling suddenly while underway, with dashboard warning lights flashing.
One owner reported the gas pedal sticking to the floor during a shift from second to third gear, causing the engine to redline until the pedal was manually freed.

When 2005 Audi A4 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2005, latest Feb 1, 2017.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Feb 2017; peak Jul 2005 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Audi A4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by A4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200516 (7%)
200614 (5%)
200711 (6%)
200812 (7%)
20096 (5%)
20109 (14%)
20113 (27%)
20122 (11%)
20130 (0%)
20142 (6%)
20151 (5%)
20161 (9%)
20174 (7%)
20185 (11%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)
20212 (18%)
20221 (17%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2005 Audi A4?: NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2005 A4, which is 7% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 48,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2005 Audi A4 transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2005 A4.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these 16 transmission complaints.
Is the transmission control module a recurring issue?: Multiple sample complaints describe the transmission control module failing or triggering warning lights, suggesting it is a recurring pattern among the reports on file.