1998 Audi A4 steering problems
23 complaints about steering have been filed for the 1998 Audi A4, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Prior to recall notification (99v-248) in regards to the steering system, the vehicle experienced failure from steering fluid contamination which caused loss of steering control and resulted in vehicle collision, injuries to consumers. (attorney for consumer). *mjs
The vehicle developed a severe vibration in the front end. The upper, lower suspension arms and the tie rod ends were replaced. There was a severe oil leakage observed coming from the engine during acceleration. Oil was found in the spark plug cavities and the spark plug wires protective sleeve was brittle due to high engine temperature.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Audi A4
- Brakes 142 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints