Most common 2004 Audi Allroad problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi Allroad complaints by model year
Best Allroad years: 2005, 2002, 2014. Years to avoid: 2013, 2001. Compare all years →
2004 Audi Allroad recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 Audi a6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 2.8l, or 3.0l engines and my 2001-2005 allroad quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l or 4.2l engines.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical system
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on December 16, 2006. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical system
On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2004 Audi Allroad:
Fuel tank leak
Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and Audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from November 22, 2000 through May 31, 2005 and Audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from June 2, 2001 to June 1, 2005.the NHTSA recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and…
What 2004 Audi Allroad owners say
Speed control & acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Audi Allroad. The contact stated that the brakes failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure could not be duplicated. While driving 30 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle did not stop. The failure caused the contact to rear end another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was waiting on the results of the diagnostic test from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,848. Updated 09/15/14 the consumer stated the failure is unintended acceleration not brake failure. Manufacturer refused assistance. Updated 1/16/15
On aug. 09 2014 comming to a stop I applied the brakes. All of a suuden the engine started to accelerate uncontrolable trying to move the car forward. I pressed the brakes as hard as I could and I stoped the car after I hit the car in front when I was able to turn the ignition key off. This sudden unintended acceleration malfunction also happened on jan. 29, 2006 and jan. 30, 2011, also reported to NHTSA at those times. It is a life safety issue and should be addressed a.s.a.p. The manufacturer refuse to take any action.
2004 Audi Allroad engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 21 / 17 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Audi Allroad a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 Allroad rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Allroad at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Audi Allroad?
The speed control & acceleration — 5 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (2).
How many recalls does the 2004 Audi Allroad have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2004 Audi Allroad, the most recent from April 8, 2008 (tank assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi Allroad?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2002 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013 and 2001. See the full Audi Allroad years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Audi Allroad problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 39,000 miles; 69% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.