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SteeringPart report

1996 Audi Quattro Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Audi Quattro, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

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.

“In parking lot at slow speed consumer heard a snap and steering went out. Contacted dealer, out of warranty. (rack/pinion) please add additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #875339, filed 2000-11

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200218%
1999419%
1998222%
199719%
1996117%

Other parts of the 1996 Audi Quattro

Electrical system
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Audi Quattro

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology