1998 Audi A4 engine and engine cooling problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Audi A4 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 audi a4. While driving 45 mph the engine stalled without any prior warnings. The vehicle was towed to her place of residence. A mechanic stated that the timing chain had fractured which caused the engine to stall. She contacted the manufacturer in reference to a class…”
filed Nov 16, 2009
“Dt: the contact stated timing belt broke at the end of 2001. She stated that when the timing belts break on these audis and bend the valves,e they will destroy the engine. She reported having no problems with the engine since then. She had the car towed in 2001. The bill was $4,468.00. The timing…”
filed Sep 27, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++…
A191562 2025303- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++…
A1915612025303-5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2015
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A4 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 A4 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 A4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 A4 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 A4 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 A4 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 A4 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 A4 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 A4 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 A4 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 A4 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 A4 | 18 | 10% |
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.