Most common 2000 Audi Quattro problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi Quattro complaints by model year
Best Quattro years: 1996, 2000. Years to avoid: 1999. Compare all years →
What 2000 Audi Quattro owners say
Brakes
Parked vehicle on slight incline, exited, locked car, started talking to employee, heard noise inside of car. Car began to roll towards other vehicle as a slow pace. Tried to stop it, car ran me over. Got back in vehicle and parking brake had malfunctioned. Dt
Set parking brake with car on slight incline, exited vehicle, car hit another parked vehicle. I wasn't even in the car have witnesses. Dt
2000 Audi Quattro engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Audi Quattro a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Quattro rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Quattro at the same age. It is one of the best Quattro years by this measure. 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 2000 Audi Quattro?
The brakes — 3 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about conventional. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and wheels & tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Audi Quattro have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Audi Quattro. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi Quattro?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1996 and 2000. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999. See the full Audi Quattro years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Audi Quattro problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 47,000 miles; 100% 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.