1999 Audi A4 Fuel system Problems

“When the car was about a year old, the entire airbag system had to be replaced, the repair facility noted to me that I was lucky to bring it in when I did, as it was at risk for spontaneous deployment. Additional problems included an oil pump failure ($750) at about the three year mark; and occasional sudden lurching/RPM revving or sudden onset of a 'lag' in power, which the dealer noted when I brought it in but could do nothing about. I have also had problems with the fuel indicator gauge being grossly inaccurate - indicating I have used only a quarter tank of fuel to drive 350 miles. …”

“Fuel gauge erratic. Fuel gauge and distance to empty computer will fluctuate between 1/4 and 3/4 while the vehicle is stopped. This occurs regardless of the level of fuel in the tank. Fuel has also leaked from vehicle during the pressurization of the tank. Fuel sender unit has been replaced and the problem still exists. Inaccurate gauge caused driver to run out of fuel and resulted in loss of control of the vehicle since steering and braking are power assisted.”

“The contact owns a 1999 Audi A4. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings with the fuel tank capacity level, which was less than half. Unexpectedly, the low fuel level warning sounded in the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was attributed to the fuel line. The vehicle has not been repaired. …”

“1999 Audi q4. Consumer writes in regards to the repair of ABS light/brake light problem the consumer stated he noticed a solid orange ABS light on the dashboard and a red light that was blinking intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs. However, while driving, it was noticed that the ABS and brake lights had illuminated again after paying over $2,000 in repairs. Another dealer recommended replacing the ABS module. The consumer also stated the vehicle had lost power. The dealer informed the consumer it was due to a bad fuel pump. …”