1998 Audi A4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Audi A4, 1% of the 258 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When traveling at speed of 50 MPH or greater in very heavy rain, there is an initial delay while braking (0.5 sec-1 sec) when brakes don't have an effect. Pushed the pedal and nothing happened for the initial delay. Then, abruptly the car brakes. Also, there is a lack of splash shields on the front rotors on the model year 98 (model year 2000 has it). The rotors have water on them and it takes a while for that to be evacuated.”
NHTSA complaint #720999, filed 2000-04“While driving vehicle lost oil and bottomed out due to excessive low vehicle clearence from road. Vehicle has been taken to dealer for problem. Dealer noted vehicle is A4 sports package.”
NHTSA complaint #823355, filed 1998-05Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Audi A4
125 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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