1998 Audi A4 suspension problems
27 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1998 Audi A4, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Right front upper control arm broke. It may cause wheel to fall and result in a crash. There is a national back order on parts, and dealer was aware of the problem, and said tha t a new design of the control arm is on the way. But mamufacturer does not admit to the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Control arms on driver and passenger side have gone bad in the last year. I dont think that is right for the parts to fail like that.. I bought the audi cause I thought it would be a safe and reliable car, when all it has been for me is a money trap.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Audi A4
- Brakes 142 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints