1998 Audi A6 suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Audi A6 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 audi a6. While traveling 25 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle had suddenly dropped to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front lower control arm was replaced twice. The failure continued. The failure and current mileages…”
filed Mar 16, 2012
“Dt: the contact owns a 1998 audi. The contact noticed noise in front suspension, play steering, looseness in steering, tire wear, and recall on lower control arm. During that recall realized also needed to replace the upper control arms. Took it to mechanic, where he was told that the tie rod ends…”
filed Oct 5, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 A6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 A6 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 A6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 A6 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 A6 | 12 | 8% |
| 1999 A6 | 15 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Audi A6
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.