1999 Audi A4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Audi A4, 8% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We own an Audi A4 that we have had too many repairs. The car has needed a turbo at 55,000 miles, oil pump at 63,000 miles, ignition computer at 68,000 miles and rack and pinion steering at 73,000 miles. We are aware that the car is at high mileage, but this car is suppose to get 200,000 miles out of it. The car was serviced at dealers the entire time. We think that perhaps there are defects in the car that other drivers are experiencing.”
NHTSA complaint #10005491, filed 2003-02, 73,000 miles“I have been noticing rattle on front passenger sides wheel area. I took the car to mcgrath Audi in glenview il for inspection, and had since recieved recall notice relating to tie rod problems. December 2004 dealer found no need for replacement. I then notified them about the recall, they said they were not aware of one ,and that they found no need to replace the tie rods and that I could do so at my expense when I insisted. I had to replace the tie rods (both sides) since this recall and am requesting manufactur reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #10191795, filed 2007-05, 62,861 miles“Recall campaign 99v248000 concerning tie rod end seal failure. While applying the brakes vibrated severely on the right front side. Dealer inspected the vehicle, and informed the consumer that this recall was not in their data base.”
NHTSA complaint #10113486, filed 2005-03, 72,000 miles“While driving at any speed and attempting to turn the steering wheel in either direction a grinding noise was heard. The vehicle was serviced, and the technician determined that rack and pinion needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10072152, filed 2004-06, 74,000 miles“Dt: Audi north america refusesdto discuss or acknowledge a recall that may be affecting the owners vehicle. The owner identified that the tie rod was faulty through state inspection. And that was visible by vibrating the wheel. The problem was found yesterday by state inspectors on the annual state inspection. The owner had not noticed that the vehicle was driving any different. The owner found it through state inspection. The owner has been on the NHTSA website and checked for recalls. Contacted Audi. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125584, filed 2005-06, 62,440 milesRelated recalls
- 00V414000Dec 6, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles…Covers: Audi A4 1999, Volkswagen Passat 1999, Audi A6 1999 +1 more
- 99V248000Sep 13, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles…Covers: Audi A4 1998–1999, Volkswagen Passat 1998–1999, Audi A6 1998–1999 +1 more
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 27% |
| 2014 | 9 | 28% |
| 2013 | 10 | 42% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 15 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 8% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Audi A4
91 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology