1998 Audi A4 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 142 complaints for the 1998 Audi A4, 44% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 142 44% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 13% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While drivingthe ABS braking systm which is activated malfunctioned, having no braking ability, and causing a frontal impact. The driver's and passenger's airbags did deploy but not all the way. Also, seatbelt tensioner malfunctioned, which did not hold properly the occupant, and occupant sustained a broken bone. Please provide further information.
Car: 1998 a4 audi avant quattro, bought new. ABS controller module failed in 2004, audi should do a recall for safety reasons. No there were no deaths or injuries, is this a reason to have a recall when people die??
Other problems reported for the 1998 Audi A4
- Engine 31 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints