1999 Audi Quattro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Audi Quattro, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 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.
“Control arms for the front suspension fail frequently. On 2/29/04 a control arm broke while pulling out of my driveway. I have replaced 7 so far, with 2 more needing to be done. Some are on the second time in the 1.5 years I have owned the car. There were 4 other same model cars in the shop for the same thing that day. This is a common problem that is dangerous and is known by Audi, or should be known by them. At times, you can't get the part because they fail so frequently. My shop recommended filing a complaint because it is a dangerous situation and he sees it every day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060535, filed 2004-03, 134,000 miles“While the vehicle was undergoing a oil change, the mechanic noticed excessive wear on the tie rod. The is a recall on that part for the same make, model and year vehicle. The manufacturer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not a part of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10048392, filed 2003-11“Battery exploded while vehicle was parked in garage. On 23 march, 2002 while starting vehicle battery exploded again. Engine light stays on. Faulty coolant temperature sensor had to be replaced. Belt noise at startup. Oil leak continuously. Rough idle. Brake warning light on. Brake pads had to be replaced. High pitch noise from steering. Power steering rack leaking. Power steering gear and rack and loose hose replaced. Power windows works erratically. Turn signals inoperative. Poor connection found. Instrument cluster fades out as vehicle warms up. …”
NHTSA complaint #8009343, filed 2002-05Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Audi Quattro
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Audi Quattro
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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