1999 Audi A4 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Audi A4, 2% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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) in may 2002 I purchased a certified pre-owned Audi A4 from the leith Audi in cary, nc. My manufacturer warranty expired earlier this year and I took my car to the dealer on october 8th 2004 for a comprehensive inspection priced at $450. The dealer recommended a few repairs and I did them all at a cost of another ~$1200. I specifically asked the Audi rep if I needed to change my timing belt. The verbal communication from the dealer was that I don't have to worry about that, since the manufacturer recommends a timing belt change at 90,000 miles, mine has only 65,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096176, filed 2004-10, 65,000 miles“My Audi, along with thousands of others have had their ABS control unit malfunction because of design. This malfunction causes the ABS to not work on the affected vehicle. Volkswagen, the company that produces audis and vws actually recalled this exact part on their vw vehicles, but for some reason refuses to correct the problem for their Audi customers. The cost to replace this control unit is $1,400 - $1,700, and as such I have been driving my vehicle without its ABS functioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456618, filed 2012-04“Wires breaking caused air conditioner failure. Breaks pull to right when wet/moist. Door assembled wrong (caused wind noise) had to take in 4 times to repair.hood/ oil pump broke emptying oil on driveway. Front suspension squeaks and ABS comes on when backing up while breaking with wheels turned.”
NHTSA complaint #723550, filed 2000-06“Three failures of headlights. After 6 months, driver side headlight burnt out. 6 months later passenger side burnt out. Now the driver side has burnt out again, just 18 months after purchase. Have also had a fuse blow in a cell phone charger plugged in the cigarette lighter.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Audi A4
91 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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