1998 Audi A4 problems by component
258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Audi A4, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 112 | 43% | 82,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 28 | 11% | 75,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 24 | 9% | 88,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 9% | — |
| Steering → | 23 | 9% | 66,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 16 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 3% | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.