1996 Audi A4 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Audi A4, 7% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1)engine burns a quart of oil every 500 miles!! Dealership has replaced headgaskets and valve seals and car still burns oils. 2)front dash is peeling and becoming loose around entire front near windshield, corners and passenger airbag!! Concerned about possible damage due to exposed of passenger airbag because of peeling dash! 3)climate control system is erratic!! Functions are never reliable! Screen flickers and most times not visible. Unable to view temp due to screen not being visible, may cause accident due if windsheild becomes foggy because of not being able to work climate controls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007832, filed 2003-02, 68,000 miles“After starting my vehicle and attempting to turn on my headlights (incident occured approx. 8:00 pm), I noticed that my headlights, and tail lights were inoperable. I also notiiced that my climate control system, warning/indicator lights (lights during normal start-up), outside ambient temperature gauge, door locks, and my turn signals were all inoperable. I then proceeded to turn off my engine to trouble shoot the problems when I found that I was unable to turn the key in the ignition (to the off position). I verified that my automatic transmision shifter was in park p . …”
NHTSA complaint #718941, filed 2000-02“Consumer stated the engine check light keeps coming on and stays on, vehicle has been to dealership on numerous occasions. . Consumer stated the dealer is unable to diagnosis the problem, also the left outer cv boot was replaced, the trunk would not open, and tires were replaced (goodyear tires p205/55r16).”
NHTSA complaint #8003809, filed 2002-02“Engine check light had activated and vehicle would intermittently fail to accelerate when gas pedal was depressed. Although problem wa ssporadic, the same sequence of events occurred while driving in fast moving traffic, an effort to accelerate would cause engine to race up to 4 rpms. Vehicle coasted on residual momentum, having only braking and steering ability as engine struggled to recover. Consumer brough vehicle to dealer who suggested that vehicle needed a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #837895, filed 1999-06Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 3 | 50% |
| 2021 | 3 | 27% |
| 2020 | 60 | 47% |
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 18 | 40% |
| 2017 | 10 | 18% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Audi A4
26 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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