1998 Audi A4 steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Audi A4 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Control arm on my 1998 audi a4 fractured when pulling out of a parking lot, causing complete loss of steering control. Audi technical service bulletin nhtsa # 10016418, #11242004 component description: 22. Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm bulletin number: 11242004 bulletin date: nov 2004…”
filed Jan 11, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 audi a4. While applying pressure to the brake pedal, the contact noticed that the wheels on the vehicle appeared to move in an outward direction. Also, when turning, she heard a loud grinding noise and the steering column became difficult to turn. The dealer stated that…”
filed May 5, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 A4 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 A4 | 9 | 29% |
| 2013 A4 | 10 | 42% |
| 2012 A4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 A4 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 A4 | 15 | 13% |
| 2007 A4 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 A4 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 A4 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 A4 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 A4 | 7 | 3% |
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.