1998 Audi A4 service brakes, hydraulic problems
112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Audi A4 — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The anti lock brake control modulator unit failed, and now I have brakes that do not work. At the slightest pedal pressure, all 4 wheels will have a strong pulsating, giving you about 1/3 of the braking pressure that is needed. Volkswagens used a nearly identical part, and their abs controller is…”
filed Sep 9, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 audi a4. While the vehicle was parked, he notice the abs light was on and the brake light was flashing on the dashboard. The contact stated that he was a mechanic and tried to scan information from the abs modular and was unable too. He stated he was unable to repair the…”
filed Sep 22, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 A4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 A4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 A4 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 A4 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 A4 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 A4 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 A4 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 A4 | 28 | 21% |
| 2000 A4 | 47 | 49% |
| 1999 A4 | 81 | 43% |
| 1997 A4 | 14 | 14% |
| 1996 A4 | 11 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Audi A4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.