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2004 Audi allroad Tiptronic

The 2004 Audi allroad Tiptronic is a 250-hp 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 5-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,670 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 250 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1850 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The allroad measures 189.4 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,244 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$40,670 ($69,972 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.7L twin-turbocharged (biturbo) DOHC V6
Displacement2.7 L
Horsepower250 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 30-valve (5 valves/cylinder), twin-turbocharged
Drivetrain
Drive Typequattro permanent all-wheel drive, viscous center differential
Transmission
Transmission5-speed Tiptronic automatic
1st Gear3.67
2nd Gear2
3rd Gear1.41
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.74
Reverse4.1
Final Drive3.09
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded (required)
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionFour-link independent, self-leveling air suspension
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone independent, self-leveling air suspension
Turning Diameter38.3 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17-inch alloy
Wheels Rear17-inch alloy
Tires Front225/55R17
Tires Rear225/55R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.4 in
Width76.1 in
Height60.1 in
Wheelbase108.5 in
Front Track62 in
Rear Track62.4 in
Ground Clearance7.6 in
Cargo Volume36.4 ft³
Curb Weight4,244 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.5 in
Headroom Rear38.4 in
Legroom Front41.3 in
Legroom Rear37.3 in
Shoulder Room Front58.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2004 Audi Allroad w/SAB).

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Audi ALLROAD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 8, 2008 · 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. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

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.

NHTSA campaign 08V157000

Jun 5, 2006 · 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. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.

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.

NHTSA campaign 06V198000

Mar 18, 2004 · 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.

Consequence: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

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 NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

NHTSA campaign 04V133000

15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Audi ALLROAD

Owner Complaints

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Audi ALLROAD (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control5
Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Suspension2
Tires2
Visibility2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 26, 2016 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“WHILE DRIVING MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND I SMELLED GAS. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SHOP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THERE IS A GAS LEAK FROM ROLLOVER VALVE ON THE GAS TANK. WAS RECALLED IN 2009, REPAIRED BY…”
Aug 24, 2015 · Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System Fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AUDI ALLROAD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, BURNING FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE TURN…”
Sep 15, 2014 · Visibility, Structure
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE MOON ROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED! IT WAS NOT HIT BY ANYTHING, IT JUST EXPLODED. I HAVE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THAT AUDI HAS HAD A PROBLEM IN THE…”
Aug 30, 2014 · Vehicle Speed Control, Engine Crash
“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…”
Aug 11, 2014 · Vehicle Speed Control, Engine Crash
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 AUDI ALLROAD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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