1999 Audi A4 problems
Owners have filed 242 complaints about the 1999 Audi A4 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 37.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 12%.
Complaints242
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 37.2% · 90
Engine and engine cooling 12.0% · 29
Vehicle speed control 7.0% · 17
Steering 6.2% · 15
Power train 5.0% · 12
Electrical system 4.5% · 11
Air bags 3.7% · 9
Suspension 3.3% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Audi A4 in this data, 1999 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 28 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The abs module is causing the panel brake light to blink and the abs light to be on steady. My complaint is that the charge to repair this is estimated at $750 including $250 labor from our local Audi dealer. There is no good reason for this fault to occur, and the repair is quite expensive. I am waiting for Audi to order a new board, so I am driving with bad abs brakes, and it is almost december. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 108,000 miles
Audi A4 the abs light, brake light and warning buzzer stay on while driving the vehicle. Brought car to dealer and was told the abs module is defective. Audi said it was not their problem because the brakes still function though not the way they were designed to work. I pray that I do not hurt anyone while I'm relearning to drive my car without the abs system functioning. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 115,000 miles
When driving between 50-55 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop slowly pumping the brakes, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer noted that prior to the incident brake light was illuminating on the dashboard. Vehicle currently at the dealer awaiting service. Please provide any further details. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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