1999 Audi A4 steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Audi A4 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 audi a4. While driving 5 mph in a parking lot, the vehicle began to make a squeaking noise when making a right turn. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was due to excessive wear of the tie…”
filed Dec 15, 2008
“I have been noticing rattle on front passenger sides wheel area. I took the car to mcgrath audi in glenview il for inspection, and had since recieved recall notice relating to tie rod problems. December 2004 dealer found no need for replacement. I then notified them about the recall, they said they…”
filed May 26, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V414000 · Dec 6, 2000
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 1999 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.