1999 Audi A4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,963miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Audi A4, 4% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,963 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.
“I took my car into an authorized dealer to have a recall done on the front control arms of the car. The dealer told me everything with my car was fine, and that there was no reason to perform the recall on my car. I took my car to a mechanic to get a second opinion on the control arms, and it was their opinion that the control arms definitely did need to be replaced and might be considered dangerous to drive on any further. Now that mcdonald automotive has submitted that the recall was done, I am no longer eligeable for the recall and am stuck with my dangerous control arms.”
NHTSA complaint #10128474, filed 2005-07, 85,000 miles“Audi refuses to pay for fixing a serious safety related service action (service action je - failure of control arms), unless the customer provides detailed maintenance records from an authorized dealer or professional licensed repair facility. This will result in people not fixing this serious issue, endangering not only themselves, but also other individuals. I brought my car in to have this problem checked, and my car has the problem - but they will not pay for the fix, since I perform maintenance on the car myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152442, filed 2006-03“During wet weather braking, the front disc brakes seem to fail. The cars front end seems to slide to the left approximately 4 feet upon braking. This happens only in the rain, with no adverse effects during dry weather. I have contacted Audi, who then referred me to the dealership. The dealership has stated that Audi will not warranty the correction, since they do not know how widespread the problem is. However, I have noticed a large amount of complaints on your website, and on the audiworld website. …”
NHTSA complaint #720385, filed 2000-03“The contact owns a 1999 Audi A4 quatro. The contact bought the vehicle from a private dealer. As he drove the vehicle off the lot, he heard a grinding noise coming from the brakes. He informed the sales associate that there was rust underneath the vehicle, including the brake pads. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that they would give him another vehicle for an additional $3,000. The other vehicle had a cracked windshield and needed a new fuel pump; therefore, the contact did not want the other vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260432, filed 2009-03, 142,926 miles“1999 Audi A4 experiencing problems with the right front lower and lower rear control arm. The vehicle was making noise when braking. The consumer received a letter from the manufacturer stating there was a problem, however they would not authorize the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10119337, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
- 10016418Nov 24, 2004Service action je campaign-check/replace front suspension lower control arms. Audi has found that in rare cases, one or both front suspension lower control arms on affected…
- 10011699Nov 24, 2004Check/replace replace front suspension lower control arms.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 18% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 9% |
| 1997 | 19 | 19% |
| 1996 | 19 | 21% |
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 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 29, 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