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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE CLUTCH COULD LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE INPUT TORQUE TO THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Powertrain
2003-12-19 · campaign 2003-343 · 15 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with a Direct Shift Gearbox, a seam at the clutch was not welded to specification. This could lead to degraded performance of the clutch after an indefinite period of use. The clutch could lose its ability to provide input torque to the transmission without prior warning, which could allow the vehicle to roll. Correction: Dealer will replace the clutch.
Owner complaints (25)
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Audi TT Roadster. Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 12).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 18 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Audi TT Roadster.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Audi TT Coupe 2-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2004 Audi TT 2-DR. Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Audi TT Roadster version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| TT Roadster 1.8 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| TT Roadster quattro 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| TT Roadster quattro 3.2 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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