1999 Audi A8 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,534miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Audi A8, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,534 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.
“1999 Audi A8 continues to erode the inside circumference of the rear tires, approx 1/32nd per 20 days, have placed 4 tires on it and the dealer has played with the alignment to attempt to correct. This has not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10058323, filed 2004-02, 71,534 miles“Consumer states that the transmission failed and was replaced, however the new transmission does not work properly, consumer states that the transmissions are clearly flawed, the faulty transmission also caused the ABS and brake lights to illuminate. . Consumer states a front and rear wheel alignment was performed.”
NHTSA complaint #565306, filed 2002-07Related 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 1999 Audi A8
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Audi A8
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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