1998 Audi A6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Audi A6, 8% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 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.
“I replaced a right front tie-rod in 7/03 and was just told my left front tie-rod also needs to be replaced. I called Audi and was told there was no recall for my specific model, even though there was a recall for other 1998 Audi A6 models. Checking the internet, it appears many other owners of the same year and model Audi have had this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10060079, filed 2004-03, 81,000 miles“1998 Audi A6 quattro.both front track arms had to be replaced at 67000 miles. Vehicle was undriveable. Dealer said cause was wear and tear. I don't think that a major component of the suspension should have to be replaced at this mileage. Dealer also said that they had more than a few cases on the same vehicle with similar mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10020615, filed 2003-05, 67,000 miles“Lower left control arm bolts broke free from subframe, damaging both front axles, bending subframe and flattening the front left tire. I was fortunate to get the vehicle from the travel lane without causing an accident. This is not a wear and tear part and should not have failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10062655, filed 2004-03, 73,000 miles“When vehicle reached 30,000 miles control arms dried out and created an annoying sound. A black rubber compound was added to eleviate the problem; however, the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10046624, filed 2003-11, 30,000 miles“While having the front tires replaced, the mechanic informed the consumer that both upper ball joints were cracked. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10092310, filed 2004-10, 88,000 milesRelated 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
Other parts of the 1998 Audi A6
35 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Audi A6
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.
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