At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage73,811 mi

LocationCa, USA

Last listed price$10,995

Open recalls2

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Audi

Model

tt

Year

2004

Body style

Roadster

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

1.8L 4-cyl 180 hp

Cylinders

4

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

2

Assembly plant

GYOR, HUNGARY

Manufacturer

AUDI AG

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Low

$3,400

Typical price

$7,216

High

$11,600

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Safety recalls 2

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts …

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

NHTSA Campaign #14E007000 · 07/03/2014

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE GEARBOX, A SEAM AT THE CLUTCH WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE GEARBOX.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

NHTSA Campaign #04V007000 · 06/01/2004

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Audi tt, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Power Train 10 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System 5 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System 2 reports

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Air Bags 1 report

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Engine 1 report

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Audi tt.

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY AUDI DEALERSHIP STATE THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS ISSUE ALTHOUGH MY CAR FALLS UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/RCL/2004/RCRIT-04V007-5629.PDF AUDI CAMPAIGN JA (04V-007) DIRECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACE DUAL CLUTCH

NHTSA ODI #11230513

AIR BAGS

AIRBAGS NOT WORKING DUE CAR SITTING AND BATTERY RUNNING LOW. LOW BATTERY TRIGGERED CODE 65535 WHICH MAKES ALL THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ODI #11131158

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL SENSOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; WHILE HAVING GAS, ONCE TANK METER READS 1/2, THE ENGINE SHOT-DOWN, INCORRECTLY TELLING THAT THE TANK IS EMPTY. SAME ISSUES WITH THE CATHALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM. ENGINE'S TRANSMISSION WEARING FAST; PUSHING BACK AND FORT WHILE ACCELERATING.

NHTSA ODI #11097849

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

GAS SENSOR AND WATER / COOLANT PUMPS/ EXAUST SYS..: CAR WAS IN MOTION...; TAKEN TO REPAIR-SHOP... HIFGH COST.

NHTSA ODI #11091952

POWER TRAIN

MECHATRONIC FAILURE, TAKING A MICHIGAN UTURN CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE CROSSIMG THE STREET ,ALMOST T BONED BY 2 DIFFERENT CARS, CALLED AUDI THEY WANT ME TO BUY A NEW UNIT FOR A CRAZY AMOUNT OF MONEY AND A LONG WAITING PERIOD, CALLED EVERYONE I COULD FOR HELP BUT SEEMS THERE IA SOME SORT OF COVER UP OR NEGLECT WHEN IT COMES TO THIS SPECIFIC CAR AND PROBLEM, SO…

NHTSA ODI #10984780

POWER TRAIN

THE FIRST WEEK OF DEC 2014, I HAD BEEN HEARING A SPORADIC, WHOOTING NOISE FROM THE FLOOR OF MY AUDI TT 2004 (49,000 MILES). I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 12/05/14. ASIDE FROM SOME OTHER NON-CRITICAL REPAIRS, THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE FOR THE NOISE AND IT WAS RELEASED. AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 12/12/1…

NHTSA ODI #10668033

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS VIOLENTLY BETWEEN 2 ND AND 3 RD GEAR. THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WITH THE PEDAL DOWN COMPLETELY. AFTER RESEARCH HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE DESIGN OF THESE TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH CAN BE SWITCHED FROM MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC ARE FAULTY AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. I AM CONSIDERING A VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT FIX THE P…

NHTSA ODI #10487274

POWER TRAIN

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY WENT TO NEUTRAL. WITH NO POWER AND AT 70MPH, I WAS FORCED INTO AN UNSAFE MANEUVER, CUTTING DRIVERS OFF IN ORDER TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER LANE. I WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY AUDI DEALERSHIP AROUND 11:00PM. 3 BUSINESS DAYS LATER, THEY CALLED ME WITH THE RESULTS; THE MECHATRONICS (TRANSMISSION COMPUTER) WAS F…

NHTSA ODI #10468347

+ 17 more complaints on record.