Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Audi Allroad
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Audi Allroad has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V157000 FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V198000 CROSSMEMBER COVER/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V133000 VW/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Of the 8 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 8 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Audi ALLROAD has notable issues with its fuel and electrical systems, including a serious recall for potential fuel tank cracking. Electrical shorts present additional concerns, impacting reliability and safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel tank | 90,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| headlight switch | 75,000–100,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| electrical harness | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Timing belt replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor in cabin
- Frequent headlight failure
- Electrical component malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Audi Allroad at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.