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20V056000 Jan 31, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag...

14E007000 Mar 7, 2014 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after Nov...

Complaints

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Jan 28, 2016 Air Bags 308,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3...

Jan 28, 2016 Air Bags 308,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3...

Dec 7, 2012 Structure 125,000 mi

AS I WAS OPENING THE HOOD OF THE CAR TO FILL UP THE WINDOW WASHER, THE HOOD DID NOT STAY UP AS USUAL. IT STARTED TO CLOSE AND IT HIT MY HEAD ON THE WAY DOWN. I AM WONDERING IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME INCIDENT. LUCKILY, I SUFFERED ONLY MINOR DAMAGE TO MY HEAD, HOWEVER I HAVE ON GOIN...

Dec 7, 2012 Structure 125,000 mi

AS I WAS OPENING THE HOOD OF THE CAR TO FILL UP THE WINDOW WASHER, THE HOOD DID NOT STAY UP AS USUAL. IT STARTED TO CLOSE AND IT HIT MY HEAD ON THE WAY DOWN. I AM WONDERING IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME INCIDENT. LUCKILY, I SUFFERED ONLY MINOR DAMAGE TO MY HEAD, HOWEVER I HAVE ON GOIN...

Apr 26, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

MY AUDI, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THEIR ABS CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION BECAUSE OF DESIGN. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE ABS TO NOT WORK ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN, THE COMPANY THAT PRODUCES AUDIS AND VWS ACTUALLY RECALLED THIS EXACT PART ON THEIR VW VEHICLES, BUT FOR SOME REASON ...

Apr 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY AUDI, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THEIR ABS CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION BECAUSE OF DESIGN. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE ABS TO NOT WORK ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN, THE COMPANY THAT PRODUCES AUDIS AND VWS ACTUALLY RECALLED THIS EXACT PART ON THEIR VW VEHICLES, BUT FOR SOME REASON ...

Apr 26, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

MY AUDI, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THEIR ABS CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION BECAUSE OF DESIGN. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE ABS TO NOT WORK ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN, THE COMPANY THAT PRODUCES AUDIS AND VWS ACTUALLY RECALLED THIS EXACT PART ON THEIR VW VEHICLES, BUT FOR SOME REASON ...

Apr 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY AUDI, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THEIR ABS CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION BECAUSE OF DESIGN. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE ABS TO NOT WORK ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN, THE COMPANY THAT PRODUCES AUDIS AND VWS ACTUALLY RECALLED THIS EXACT PART ON THEIR VW VEHICLES, BUT FOR SOME REASON ...

Jan 28, 2012 Power Train 145,000 mi

THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER HEAVY ACCELERATION. OVER 10 OCCURRENCES. CANNOT REMEDY BY PULLING BACK THE ACCELERATOR. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE ENGINE MUST RECORD 0 RPM TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER HEAVY ACCELERATION. OVER 10 OCCURRENCES. CANNOT REMEDY BY PULLING BACK THE ACCELERATOR. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE ENGINE MUST RECORD 0 RPM TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 28, 2012 Electrical System 145,000 mi

THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER HEAVY ACCELERATION. OVER 10 OCCURRENCES. CANNOT REMEDY BY PULLING BACK THE ACCELERATOR. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE ENGINE MUST RECORD 0 RPM TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 28, 2012 Power Train 145,000 mi

THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER HEAVY ACCELERATION. OVER 10 OCCURRENCES. CANNOT REMEDY BY PULLING BACK THE ACCELERATOR. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE ENGINE MUST RECORD 0 RPM TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER HEAVY ACCELERATION. OVER 10 OCCURRENCES. CANNOT REMEDY BY PULLING BACK THE ACCELERATOR. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE ENGINE MUST RECORD 0 RPM TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 28, 2012 Electrical System 145,000 mi

THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, AFTER HEAVY ACCELERATION. OVER 10 OCCURRENCES. CANNOT REMEDY BY PULLING BACK THE ACCELERATOR. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE ENGINE MUST RECORD 0 RPM TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 27, 2011 Tires 118,563 mi

TREAD SEPARATION. I WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I-580, APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN THE TREAD ON MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEW. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHER AWARE DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY WHO ALLOWED ME TO CHANGE LANES AT A RE...

Dec 27, 2011 Tires 118,563 mi

TREAD SEPARATION. I WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I-580, APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN THE TREAD ON MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEW. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHER AWARE DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY WHO ALLOWED ME TO CHANGE LANES AT A RE...

Apr 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 222,673 mi

THE EVENTS THAT LED TO THE FAILURE OF THE CAR IS WHEN IT STARTED TO THROW SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AND WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE FAILURE WHEN WE TOOK IT THE MECHANIC WHO TOLD US THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD. SO FAR IM LOOKING FOR A NEW ENGINE. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 222,673 mi

THE EVENTS THAT LED TO THE FAILURE OF THE CAR IS WHEN IT STARTED TO THROW SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AND WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE FAILURE WHEN WE TOOK IT THE MECHANIC WHO TOLD US THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD. SO FAR IM LOOKING FOR A NEW ENGINE. *TR

Apr 8, 2011 Electrical System 110,134 mi

BOSCH ABS CONTROL UNIT HAS FAILED CAUSING A FLASHING ABS INDICATOR AND A SOLID BRAKE LIGHT. CAUSE IS ELECTRONIC. MANY DOCUMENTED CASES FOUND ON LINE. ABS WILL NOT ENGAGE. AUDI WILL NOT RECALL, BUT VW HAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 8, 2011 Electrical System 110,134 mi

BOSCH ABS CONTROL UNIT HAS FAILED CAUSING A FLASHING ABS INDICATOR AND A SOLID BRAKE LIGHT. CAUSE IS ELECTRONIC. MANY DOCUMENTED CASES FOUND ON LINE. ABS WILL NOT ENGAGE. AUDI WILL NOT RECALL, BUT VW HAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,100 mi

I BOUGHT AN AUDI A4 1999 1.8T FWD. THE NEXT DAY I BOUGHT IT THE ABS ORANGE LIGHT CAME ON & BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING NON-STOP WITH THREE BEEPS WHEN I START THE CAR ITS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR MORE THAN A WEEK. YESTERDAY I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CLOSEST AUDI DEALER AND THEY QUOTE ME 1,200 THAT'S A LOT SINCE THI...

Apr 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,100 mi

I BOUGHT AN AUDI A4 1999 1.8T FWD. THE NEXT DAY I BOUGHT IT THE ABS ORANGE LIGHT CAME ON & BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING NON-STOP WITH THREE BEEPS WHEN I START THE CAR ITS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR MORE THAN A WEEK. YESTERDAY I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CLOSEST AUDI DEALER AND THEY QUOTE ME 1,200 THAT'S A LOT SINCE THI...

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System Fire 104,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT SMOKE HAD BEGUN TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. NO FLAMES WERE VISIBLE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE R...

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System Fire 104,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT SMOKE HAD BEGUN TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. NO FLAMES WERE VISIBLE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE R...

Jun 22, 2010 Electrical System 126,963 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTING INTO MANUAL MODE FROM AUTOMATIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE SHIFTER TO NORMAL BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE SHIFTER BLIND AND THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WOULD NEED TO BE...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 126,963 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTING INTO MANUAL MODE FROM AUTOMATIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE SHIFTER TO NORMAL BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE SHIFTER BLIND AND THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WOULD NEED TO BE...

Jun 22, 2010 Electrical System 126,963 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTING INTO MANUAL MODE FROM AUTOMATIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE SHIFTER TO NORMAL BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE SHIFTER BLIND AND THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WOULD NEED TO BE...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 126,963 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTING INTO MANUAL MODE FROM AUTOMATIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE SHIFTER TO NORMAL BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE SHIFTER BLIND AND THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WOULD NEED TO BE...

Jun 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

1999 AUDI Q4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REPAIR OF ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A SOLID ORANGE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD AND A RED LIGHT THAT WAS BLINKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS...

Jun 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 AUDI Q4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REPAIR OF ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A SOLID ORANGE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD AND A RED LIGHT THAT WAS BLINKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS...

Jun 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

1999 AUDI Q4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REPAIR OF ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A SOLID ORANGE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD AND A RED LIGHT THAT WAS BLINKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS...

Jun 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 AUDI Q4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REPAIR OF ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A SOLID ORANGE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD AND A RED LIGHT THAT WAS BLINKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS...

Mar 4, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Mar 4, 2010 Traction Control System 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Mar 4, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Mar 4, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Mar 4, 2010 Traction Control System 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Mar 4, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHT STARTED BEEPING AND FLASHING ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. THE BEEPING AND FLASHING CONTINUED THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AUDI WON'T RELEASE THEIR SERVICE CODES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED WHAT...

Dec 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 166,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE LIGHT FLASHING AND BEEPING ONA 1 999 AUDI A4. ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY A WARNING, ON DOWN HILL DRIVING THE BRAKES ARE EFFECTED AND SEEM TO LOCK UP AND MAKE A NOISE. THE FEEL OF THE PEDAL IS ALSO EFFECTED. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 166,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE LIGHT FLASHING AND BEEPING ONA 1 999 AUDI A4. ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY A WARNING, ON DOWN HILL DRIVING THE BRAKES ARE EFFECTED AND SEEM TO LOCK UP AND MAKE A NOISE. THE FEEL OF THE PEDAL IS ALSO EFFECTED. *TR

Jun 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 73,000 mi

ABS KICKS IN DURING LOW SPEED BRAKING FOR NO ABS-RELATED REASON. *TR

Jun 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 73,000 mi

ABS KICKS IN DURING LOW SPEED BRAKING FOR NO ABS-RELATED REASON. *TR

May 27, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS WITH THE FUEL TANK CAPACITY LEVEL, WHICH WAS LESS THAN HALF. UNEX...

May 27, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS WITH THE FUEL TANK CAPACITY LEVEL, WHICH WAS LESS THAN HALF. UNEX...

Apr 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V131001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT INSUFFICIENT VACUUM IS PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER IN COLD W...

Apr 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V131001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT INSUFFICIENT VACUUM IS PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER IN COLD W...

Mar 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 142,926 mi

TL*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 CONTAC...

Mar 2, 2009 Suspension 142,926 mi

TL*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 CONTAC...

Mar 2, 2009 Wheels 142,926 mi

TL*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 CONTAC...

Mar 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 142,926 mi

TL*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 CONTAC...

Mar 2, 2009 Suspension 142,926 mi

TL*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 CONTAC...

Mar 2, 2009 Wheels 142,926 mi

TL*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 CONTAC...

Dec 15, 2008 Steering 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIE ...

Dec 15, 2008 Steering 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIE ...

Dec 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 136,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE ON MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE QUITE PREVALENT AMONGST AUDI AND VW VEHICLES. AN ABS FAILURE COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. THIS MODULE SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH THREE BEEPS, A SOLID YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND A FLASHING RED BRAKE LIGHT. THE W...

Dec 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 136,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE ON MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE QUITE PREVALENT AMONGST AUDI AND VW VEHICLES. AN ABS FAILURE COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. THIS MODULE SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH THREE BEEPS, A SOLID YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND A FLASHING RED BRAKE LIGHT. THE W...

Dec 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 136,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE ON MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE QUITE PREVALENT AMONGST AUDI AND VW VEHICLES. AN ABS FAILURE COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. THIS MODULE SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH THREE BEEPS, A SOLID YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND A FLASHING RED BRAKE LIGHT. THE W...

Dec 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 136,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE ON MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE QUITE PREVALENT AMONGST AUDI AND VW VEHICLES. AN ABS FAILURE COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. THIS MODULE SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH THREE BEEPS, A SOLID YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND A FLASHING RED BRAKE LIGHT. THE W...

Sep 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED AT ONLY 70K MILES. *TR

Sep 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED AT ONLY 70K MILES. *TR

Aug 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

PREMATURE ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MODULE FAILURE. *TR

Aug 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

PREMATURE ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MODULE FAILURE. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,500 mi

1999 AUDI A4 2.8. THIRD TIME THE CAR NEEDS TO REPLACE LEAKING CAM SEALS ON ENGINE. ALL CAM SEAL REPAIRS COMPLETED BY ORIGINAL DEALER REPAIR DEPT. FIRST REPAIR WAS ONLY AT 39,000 MILES AND 6 MONTHS OFF OF WARRANTY, IN NOVEMBER 2003. 2ND REPAIR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS AND 30,000 MILES LATER, AT 69,000 ...

Jul 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,500 mi

1999 AUDI A4 2.8. THIRD TIME THE CAR NEEDS TO REPLACE LEAKING CAM SEALS ON ENGINE. ALL CAM SEAL REPAIRS COMPLETED BY ORIGINAL DEALER REPAIR DEPT. FIRST REPAIR WAS ONLY AT 39,000 MILES AND 6 MONTHS OFF OF WARRANTY, IN NOVEMBER 2003. 2ND REPAIR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS AND 30,000 MILES LATER, AT 69,000 ...

Jun 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

A4 TIMING BELT FAILURE IN 1998 QUATRO MODELS. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

A4 TIMING BELT FAILURE IN 1998 QUATRO MODELS. *TR

May 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BUT DOES NOT STOP AS IT SHOULD. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT...

May 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 AUDI A4. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BUT DOES NOT STOP AS IT SHOULD. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT...

Apr 21, 2008 Structure 97,000 mi

THE FRONT BUMPER FELL OFF THE CAR AND THERE WAS NO COLLISION, WHEN I ASKED THE AUDI DEALER TO FIX THE BROKE BUMPER AND WITHIN 6 MOS IT FELL OFF AGAIN, AGAIN WITH NO COLLISION INVOLVED. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Structure 97,000 mi

THE FRONT BUMPER FELL OFF THE CAR AND THERE WAS NO COLLISION, WHEN I ASKED THE AUDI DEALER TO FIX THE BROKE BUMPER AND WITHIN 6 MOS IT FELL OFF AGAIN, AGAIN WITH NO COLLISION INVOLVED. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE @ 108,000 MI. UNIT REBUILT AT APPROX COST OF $1,000. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE @ 108,000 MI. UNIT REBUILT AT APPROX COST OF $1,000. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE @ 108,000 MI. UNIT REBUILT AT APPROX COST OF $1,000. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE @ 108,000 MI. UNIT REBUILT AT APPROX COST OF $1,000. *TR

Jan 23, 2008 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4 AND THE LCD IN THE GAUGE CLUSTER HAS FAULTED AND NO LONGER WORKS. IT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER AND WORKS ABOUT 80% WHEN ITS EXTREMELY COLD. ONCE THE CAR WARMS UP ALL THE INFORMATION IS NOT ABLE TO BE SEEN. *TR

Jan 23, 2008 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4 AND THE LCD IN THE GAUGE CLUSTER HAS FAULTED AND NO LONGER WORKS. IT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER AND WORKS ABOUT 80% WHEN ITS EXTREMELY COLD. ONCE THE CAR WARMS UP ALL THE INFORMATION IS NOT ABLE TO BE SEEN. *TR

May 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 179,899 mi

AUDI A4 ABS CONTROLLER. *TR

May 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 179,899 mi

AUDI A4 ABS CONTROLLER. *TR

May 26, 2007 Steering 62,861 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING RATTLE ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDES WHEEL AREA. I TOOK THE CAR TO MCGRATH AUDI IN GLENVIEW IL FOR INSPECTION, AND HAD SINCE RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE RELATING TO TIE ROD PROBLEMS. DECEMBER 2004 DEALER FOUND NO NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. I THEN NOTIFIED THEM ABOUT THE RECALL, THEY SAID TH...

May 26, 2007 Steering 62,861 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING RATTLE ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDES WHEEL AREA. I TOOK THE CAR TO MCGRATH AUDI IN GLENVIEW IL FOR INSPECTION, AND HAD SINCE RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE RELATING TO TIE ROD PROBLEMS. DECEMBER 2004 DEALER FOUND NO NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. I THEN NOTIFIED THEM ABOUT THE RECALL, THEY SAID TH...

Apr 30, 2007 Tires

MY CAR WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP ON 4/4/2007 FOR WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A STEERING PROBLEM. I FOUND OUT HOWEVER, THAT ON ONE OF MY FRONT TIRES THE TREAD HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED ON 50% OF THE TIRE! IT WAS THE CONTINENTAL 205/60R15 TOURING CONTACT. I HAD THEM REPLACE IT WITH A CONTIPRO CONTACT O...

Apr 30, 2007 Tires

MY CAR WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP ON 4/4/2007 FOR WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A STEERING PROBLEM. I FOUND OUT HOWEVER, THAT ON ONE OF MY FRONT TIRES THE TREAD HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED ON 50% OF THE TIRE! IT WAS THE CONTINENTAL 205/60R15 TOURING CONTACT. I HAD THEM REPLACE IT WITH A CONTIPRO CONTACT O...

Feb 22, 2007 Steering

ON 11/10/2006, DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACE DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE TIE-RODS (BOOTS TORN). DEALER/MANUFACTURER DENIED THAT THE RECALL AFFECTED MY CAR. PLEASE HELP. HERE ARE MORE DETAILS OF THE RECALL : AUTO RECALL DATE: 09/13/1999 VEHICLE COMPONENT: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING EST...

Feb 22, 2007 Steering

ON 11/10/2006, DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACE DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE TIE-RODS (BOOTS TORN). DEALER/MANUFACTURER DENIED THAT THE RECALL AFFECTED MY CAR. PLEASE HELP. HERE ARE MORE DETAILS OF THE RECALL : AUTO RECALL DATE: 09/13/1999 VEHICLE COMPONENT: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING EST...

Feb 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

JANUARY 17, 2007, 8 DEGREES - DRY ROAD CONDITIONS I ACCELERATED UP A STEEP HILL ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN AT THE TOP OF THE HILL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE'S RPMS RACED TO 7,000. I POPPED THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND PUNCHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR REDUCED SPEED AND RPMS THIS I...

Feb 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

JANUARY 17, 2007, 8 DEGREES - DRY ROAD CONDITIONS I ACCELERATED UP A STEEP HILL ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN AT THE TOP OF THE HILL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE'S RPMS RACED TO 7,000. I POPPED THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND PUNCHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR REDUCED SPEED AND RPMS THIS I...

Jan 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 61,900 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS TO MY WIFE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS UNDER 4 DEGREES AND EXTREMELY WINDY AND SNOWING. SHE WARMED THE CAR UP FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS A LITTLE BIT OFF COLD. THE HEAT WAS ON AN...

Jan 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,900 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS TO MY WIFE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS UNDER 4 DEGREES AND EXTREMELY WINDY AND SNOWING. SHE WARMED THE CAR UP FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS A LITTLE BIT OFF COLD. THE HEAT WAS ON AN...

Jan 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 61,900 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS TO MY WIFE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS UNDER 4 DEGREES AND EXTREMELY WINDY AND SNOWING. SHE WARMED THE CAR UP FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS A LITTLE BIT OFF COLD. THE HEAT WAS ON AN...

Jan 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,900 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS TO MY WIFE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS UNDER 4 DEGREES AND EXTREMELY WINDY AND SNOWING. SHE WARMED THE CAR UP FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS A LITTLE BIT OFF COLD. THE HEAT WAS ON AN...

Jan 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4. ON 01/19/07 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE I-15 FREEWAY AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. I BRAKED, AND THE CAR SLOWED A LITTLE, BUT I STILL FELT TENSION, LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO PUSH FORWARD. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF TH...

Jan 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4. ON 01/19/07 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE I-15 FREEWAY AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. I BRAKED, AND THE CAR SLOWED A LITTLE, BUT I STILL FELT TENSION, LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO PUSH FORWARD. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF TH...

Jan 11, 2007 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NUMBER 06E060000 TO REPLACE WIRING ON HER 1999 AUDI A4. THE VEHICLE HAS AN ODOMETER READING OD APPROXIMATELY 78,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUDI DEALER. THE DEALER REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL WORK STATING THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE FA...

Jan 11, 2007 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NUMBER 06E060000 TO REPLACE WIRING ON HER 1999 AUDI A4. THE VEHICLE HAS AN ODOMETER READING OD APPROXIMATELY 78,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUDI DEALER. THE DEALER REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL WORK STATING THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE FA...

Dec 18, 2006 Air Bags

THE DRIVER SEAT CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON SATURDAY OF THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 11/25/06. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *NM

Dec 18, 2006 Air Bags

THE DRIVER SEAT CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON SATURDAY OF THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 11/25/06. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *NM

Sep 28, 2006 Steering 99,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ALSO WANDERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, REQUIRING THE CONTACT TO MAINTAIN SOME EXERTION ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TIE ROD HAD FAILED...

Sep 28, 2006 Steering 99,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ALSO WANDERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, REQUIRING THE CONTACT TO MAINTAIN SOME EXERTION ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TIE ROD HAD FAILED...

Sep 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,535 mi

I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4 2.8 30V QUATTRO AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE AUDI DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. BY READING FORUMS ONLINE AND CONSUMER SITES, I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM TO AUDI'S AND VW'S. MY QUESTION IS: SHOULDN'T AUDI OF ...

Sep 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,535 mi

I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4 2.8 30V QUATTRO AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE AUDI DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. BY READING FORUMS ONLINE AND CONSUMER SITES, I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM TO AUDI'S AND VW'S. MY QUESTION IS: SHOULDN'T AUDI OF ...

Sep 22, 2006 Tires 84,398 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A CLEAR DRY HIGHWAY WITH SMOOTH PAVEMENT, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND A LARGE SECTION OF TREAD WAS SEEN TRAILING BEHIND. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ON INSPECTION OF THE TIRES, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD FAIL...

Sep 22, 2006 Tires 84,398 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A CLEAR DRY HIGHWAY WITH SMOOTH PAVEMENT, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND A LARGE SECTION OF TREAD WAS SEEN TRAILING BEHIND. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ON INSPECTION OF THE TIRES, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD FAIL...

Sep 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,385 mi

NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WHEN MY AUDI ONLY HAD 88000 MILES. *JB

Sep 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,385 mi

NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WHEN MY AUDI ONLY HAD 88000 MILES. *JB

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,052 mi

AT 51,000 MILES I HAD THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED ON MY AUDI UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO A BROKEN PIPE FLANGE. I NOW HAVE 102,000 ON THE AUDI AND THE SAME PART IS BROKEN. AUDI USA WILL NOT REPLACE OR REPAIR THIS PART. I FEEL IT MUST BE A DEFECT IN THE WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS SINCE A CATALYTIC CONVE...

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,052 mi

AT 51,000 MILES I HAD THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED ON MY AUDI UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO A BROKEN PIPE FLANGE. I NOW HAVE 102,000 ON THE AUDI AND THE SAME PART IS BROKEN. AUDI USA WILL NOT REPLACE OR REPAIR THIS PART. I FEEL IT MUST BE A DEFECT IN THE WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS SINCE A CATALYTIC CONVE...

Jul 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

TIMING BELT FAILED AT 64000 MILES AND CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE (REPLACEMENT OF HEADS). TOTAL REPAIR COST CAME TO $4000. TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT I HAD A FULL INSPECTION BY AUDI AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED AUDI SERVICE REP IF I NEEDED TO CHANGE THE BELT. I WAS TOLD NOT WORRY SINCE AUDI RECOMMENDS 90K CH...

Jul 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

TIMING BELT FAILED AT 64000 MILES AND CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE (REPLACEMENT OF HEADS). TOTAL REPAIR COST CAME TO $4000. TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT I HAD A FULL INSPECTION BY AUDI AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED AUDI SERVICE REP IF I NEEDED TO CHANGE THE BELT. I WAS TOLD NOT WORRY SINCE AUDI RECOMMENDS 90K CH...

Mar 10, 2006 Suspension

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 ISSU...

Mar 10, 2006 Suspension

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 ISSU...

Mar 2, 2006 Visibility

THIS IS NOT ABOUT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT BUT RATHER SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS HAVE BEEN LOSING THEIR REFLECTIVITY. I WAS TOLD BY SOMEONE THAT IT'S THE SILVER ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE MIRROR THAT IS FLAKING OFF AND THAT IT HAPPENS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE CHA...

Mar 2, 2006 Visibility

THIS IS NOT ABOUT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT BUT RATHER SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS HAVE BEEN LOSING THEIR REFLECTIVITY. I WAS TOLD BY SOMEONE THAT IT'S THE SILVER ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE MIRROR THAT IS FLAKING OFF AND THAT IT HAPPENS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE CHA...

Feb 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 59,500 mi

THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RECALL (NHTSA: 04V495000 ) ATTACHED BELOW FOR THE 1999 AUDI A6 HAPPENED ON MY CAR THE AUDI A4. IT IS THE SAME TRANSMISSION. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THE 1999 A4 AS WELL. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN VERMONT WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET/SNOWY AND THE TEMP...

Feb 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 59,500 mi

THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RECALL (NHTSA: 04V495000 ) ATTACHED BELOW FOR THE 1999 AUDI A6 HAPPENED ON MY CAR THE AUDI A4. IT IS THE SAME TRANSMISSION. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THE 1999 A4 AS WELL. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN VERMONT WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET/SNOWY AND THE TEMP...

Jan 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON 1999) AUDI A4 1.8T. UPON RESEARCHING ON MANY FORUMS (I.E. AUDIWORLD.COM) I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER AUDI OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, THIS IS ATTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY ABS BRAKE COMPUTER?*AK

Jan 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON 1999) AUDI A4 1.8T. UPON RESEARCHING ON MANY FORUMS (I.E. AUDIWORLD.COM) I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER AUDI OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, THIS IS ATTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY ABS BRAKE COMPUTER?*AK

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,900 mi

I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4 WITH APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES. RECENTLY UPON START-UP THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND THAT TO REMEDY THE SITUATION WILL COST IN EXCE...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,900 mi

I OWN A 1999 AUDI A4 WITH APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES. RECENTLY UPON START-UP THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND THAT TO REMEDY THE SITUATION WILL COST IN EXCE...

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,300 mi

I OWN AN 1999 AUDI A4 1.8T. ON NOVEMBER 19, 2005, I TOOK MY AUDI TO TYSON'S CORNER AUDI DEALER IN TYSON'S CORNER, VA. AT THE TIME, MY CAR HAD 79,000 MILES AND THE DEALER CASUALLY MENTIONED THAT I NEED TO HAVE MY TIMING BELT REPLACED AT 90,000 MILES. THE DEALER DID NOT INFORM ME OF ANY OTHER P...

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,300 mi

I OWN AN 1999 AUDI A4 1.8T. ON NOVEMBER 19, 2005, I TOOK MY AUDI TO TYSON'S CORNER AUDI DEALER IN TYSON'S CORNER, VA. AT THE TIME, MY CAR HAD 79,000 MILES AND THE DEALER CASUALLY MENTIONED THAT I NEED TO HAVE MY TIMING BELT REPLACED AT 90,000 MILES. THE DEALER DID NOT INFORM ME OF ANY OTHER P...

Jan 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 1999 AUDI A4 QUATTRO WITH THE 2.8 ENGINE; THE VIN OF THE VEHICLE IS [XXX]; THE VEHICLE HAS 101,845 MILES. I WAS HAVING THE FOLLOWING ISSUE; AT ABOUT 100,000 MILES THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INDICATING AND ABS FAILURE. THIS WOULD OCCUR AFTER THE CAR IS COMPLETE...

Jan 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,750 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY A MONTH AGO AND GRADUALLY GOT MORE FREQUENT. NOW THEY ARE ON ALMOST ALL THE TIME. WHEN I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP RIGHT AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD NEED TO BE CHANGED WHICH WOULD COST ME A BUNDLE (POSSIBLY OVER $2000)....

Jan 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 1999 AUDI A4 QUATTRO WITH THE 2.8 ENGINE; THE VIN OF THE VEHICLE IS [XXX]; THE VEHICLE HAS 101,845 MILES. I WAS HAVING THE FOLLOWING ISSUE; AT ABOUT 100,000 MILES THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INDICATING AND ABS FAILURE. THIS WOULD OCCUR AFTER THE CAR IS COMPLETE...

Jan 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,750 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY A MONTH AGO AND GRADUALLY GOT MORE FREQUENT. NOW THEY ARE ON ALMOST ALL THE TIME. WHEN I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP RIGHT AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD NEED TO BE CHANGED WHICH WOULD COST ME A BUNDLE (POSSIBLY OVER $2000)....

Jan 4, 2006 Steering 80,378 mi

1999 A4 BROKEN TIE RODS. *NM

Jan 4, 2006 Steering 80,378 mi

1999 A4 BROKEN TIE RODS. *NM

Dec 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

ON 9/28/04 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER DRIVER IN A SUBURBAN FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT AWAY, TURNED IN FRONT OF ME, I HIT HER WITH MY 1998 AUDI AVANT WAGON. THE COMBINED SPEEDS OF THE TWO VEHICLES COMBINED WITH WHERE I HIT THE SUBURBAN, FLIPPED THE SUBURBAN. THIS DRIVER WAS TRAP...

Dec 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

ON 9/28/04 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER DRIVER IN A SUBURBAN FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT AWAY, TURNED IN FRONT OF ME, I HIT HER WITH MY 1998 AUDI AVANT WAGON. THE COMBINED SPEEDS OF THE TWO VEHICLES COMBINED WITH WHERE I HIT THE SUBURBAN, FLIPPED THE SUBURBAN. THIS DRIVER WAS TRAP...

Dec 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

1999 AUDI A4 ABS CONTROL MODULE SYMPTOMS. ABS LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY. BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING. UPON THE FIRST INSPECTION THE AUDI DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE WAS LATER DIAGNOSED CORRECTLY BY THE DEALERSHIP. TESTING THE ABS SYSTEM AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS, I FOUND THAT...

Dec 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

1999 AUDI A4 ABS CONTROL MODULE SYMPTOMS. ABS LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY. BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING. UPON THE FIRST INSPECTION THE AUDI DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE WAS LATER DIAGNOSED CORRECTLY BY THE DEALERSHIP. TESTING THE ABS SYSTEM AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS, I FOUND THAT...

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE HEAD I BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AWAITING REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE HEAD I BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AWAITING REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE IS CAUSING THE PANEL BRAKE LIGHT TO BLINK AND THE ABS LIGHT TO BE ON STEADY. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE CHARGE TO REPAIR THIS IS ESTIMATED AT $750 INCLUDING $250 LABOR FROM OUR LOCAL AUDI DEALER. THERE IS NO GOOD REASON FOR THIS FAULT TO OCCUR, AND THE REPAIR IS QUITE EXPENSIVE. I AM WA...

Nov 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE IS CAUSING THE PANEL BRAKE LIGHT TO BLINK AND THE ABS LIGHT TO BE ON STEADY. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE CHARGE TO REPAIR THIS IS ESTIMATED AT $750 INCLUDING $250 LABOR FROM OUR LOCAL AUDI DEALER. THERE IS NO GOOD REASON FOR THIS FAULT TO OCCUR, AND THE REPAIR IS QUITE EXPENSIVE. I AM WA...

Oct 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

AUDI A4 THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND WARNING BUZZER STAY ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE ABS MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. AUDI SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM BECAUSE THE BRAKES STILL FUNCTION THOUGH NOT THE WAY THEY WERE DESIGNED TO WORK. I PRAY THAT I DO NOT HURT ANYON...

Oct 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

AUDI A4 THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND WARNING BUZZER STAY ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE ABS MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. AUDI SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM BECAUSE THE BRAKES STILL FUNCTION THOUGH NOT THE WAY THEY WERE DESIGNED TO WORK. I PRAY THAT I DO NOT HURT ANYON...

Sep 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM OF MY 1999 AUDI A4 INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. I INTEND TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. REPAIR SHOP, LUSTI MOTORS IN SAN DIEGO, INDICATED THAT THEY'VE REPAIRED OTHER AUDI'S WITH THE SAME ISSUE RECENTLY. THE COST OF REPAIRS IS APPROXIMATELY $2,000. *NM

Sep 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM OF MY 1999 AUDI A4 INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. I INTEND TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. REPAIR SHOP, LUSTI MOTORS IN SAN DIEGO, INDICATED THAT THEY'VE REPAIRED OTHER AUDI'S WITH THE SAME ISSUE RECENTLY. THE COST OF REPAIRS IS APPROXIMATELY $2,000. *NM

Sep 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 1998 AUDI A 4 WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION ERROR BETWEEN THE ABS UNIT AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. THE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS ON BACK OR...

Sep 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 1998 AUDI A 4 WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION ERROR BETWEEN THE ABS UNIT AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. THE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS ON BACK OR...

Sep 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 161,500 mi

ABS UNIT FAILURE, NOT REPLACED YET DUE TO HIGH COST OF REPAIR

Sep 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 161,500 mi

ABS UNIT FAILURE, NOT REPLACED YET DUE TO HIGH COST OF REPAIR

Sep 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 1999 AUDI A4 QUARTO 1.8T. THE CONSUMER STATES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST MONTH. THE VEHICLE WA STAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THE ABS MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 1999 AUDI A4 QUARTO 1.8T. THE CONSUMER STATES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST MONTH. THE VEHICLE WA STAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INDICATED THE ABS MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 12, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

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 ...

Jul 12, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 17, 2005 Steering 62,440 mi

DT: AUDI NORTH AMERICA REFUSESDTO DISCUSS OR ACKNOWLEDGE A RECALL THAT MAY BE AFFECTING THE OWNERS VEHICLE. THE OWNER IDENTIFIED THAT THE TIE ROD WAS FAULTY THROUGH STATE INSPECTION. AND THAT WAS VISIBLE BY VIBRATING THE WHEEL. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND YESTERDAY BY STATE INSPECTORS ON THE ANNUAL STATE...

Jun 17, 2005 Steering 62,440 mi

DT: AUDI NORTH AMERICA REFUSESDTO DISCUSS OR ACKNOWLEDGE A RECALL THAT MAY BE AFFECTING THE OWNERS VEHICLE. THE OWNER IDENTIFIED THAT THE TIE ROD WAS FAULTY THROUGH STATE INSPECTION. AND THAT WAS VISIBLE BY VIBRATING THE WHEEL. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND YESTERDAY BY STATE INSPECTORS ON THE ANNUAL STATE...

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 115,000 mi

ABS COMPUTER FAILURED DURING HARD BRAKING. AFTER SEARCHING CAR SITES, IT APPEARS THAT THE VW/AUDI ABS UNITS REGULARLY FAIL RENDERING THE ABS INOPPERABLE. ALTHOUGH THE REGULAR BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CAR ARE MAINTAINED, THE ABS NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. HAVING THIS FAIL DURING A PANIC STOP COULD...

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 115,000 mi

ABS COMPUTER FAILURED DURING HARD BRAKING. AFTER SEARCHING CAR SITES, IT APPEARS THAT THE VW/AUDI ABS UNITS REGULARLY FAIL RENDERING THE ABS INOPPERABLE. ALTHOUGH THE REGULAR BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CAR ARE MAINTAINED, THE ABS NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. HAVING THIS FAIL DURING A PANIC STOP COULD...

May 10, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON THE 1999 AUDI A4.*MR THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE. *JB

May 10, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON THE 1999 AUDI A4.*MR THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE. *JB

May 2, 2005 Unknown Or Other 70,480 mi

(1) NORMAL DRIVINGON HIGHYWAY. (2)TIMING BLET BROKE AT 70278 MILES. AUDI RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IS 90K. (3) AUDI OF NASHUA EST. DAMAGE COST $4,800.00. UNFAIR

May 2, 2005 Unknown Or Other 70,480 mi

(1) NORMAL DRIVINGON HIGHYWAY. (2)TIMING BLET BROKE AT 70278 MILES. AUDI RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IS 90K. (3) AUDI OF NASHUA EST. DAMAGE COST $4,800.00. UNFAIR

Apr 29, 2005 Suspension

1999 AUDI A4 EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER AND LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *SC THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THERE WAS A PROBLEM, HOWEVER THEY WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR. *JB

Apr 29, 2005 Suspension

1999 AUDI A4 EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER AND LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *SC THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THERE WAS A PROBLEM, HOWEVER THEY WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR. *JB

Apr 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUDI A4 ABS CONTROLLER FAILED, CAUSING ABS LIGHT AND SYSTEM LIGHT TO STAY ILLUMINATED. REPLACEMENT PART IS $1,000. LOOKING FOR USED. BASED ON RESEARCH APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH AUDI'S ACROSS MODELS. SHOULD BE REVIEWED BY MANUFACTURER.*AK

Apr 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUDI A4 ABS CONTROLLER FAILED, CAUSING ABS LIGHT AND SYSTEM LIGHT TO STAY ILLUMINATED. REPLACEMENT PART IS $1,000. LOOKING FOR USED. BASED ON RESEARCH APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH AUDI'S ACROSS MODELS. SHOULD BE REVIEWED BY MANUFACTURER.*AK

Apr 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT 15 MPH WHEN THE OWNER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE TIMING TENSION ROD BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL.*AK

Apr 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT 15 MPH WHEN THE OWNER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE TIMING TENSION ROD BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL.*AK

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,424 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN ON MY 1999 AUDI A-4 1.8 TURBO WITH 76,000 MILES BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR, LEAVING ME A A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY, MY CAR WAS NOT HIT BY OTHER CARS. AS A RESULT, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AS WELL AS THE TIMING CHAIN ...

Mar 30, 2005 Power Train 76,424 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN ON MY 1999 AUDI A-4 1.8 TURBO WITH 76,000 MILES BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR, LEAVING ME A A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY, MY CAR WAS NOT HIT BY OTHER CARS. AS A RESULT, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AS WELL AS THE TIMING CHAIN ...

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,424 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN ON MY 1999 AUDI A-4 1.8 TURBO WITH 76,000 MILES BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR, LEAVING ME A A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY, MY CAR WAS NOT HIT BY OTHER CARS. AS A RESULT, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AS WELL AS THE TIMING CHAIN ...

Mar 30, 2005 Power Train 76,424 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN ON MY 1999 AUDI A-4 1.8 TURBO WITH 76,000 MILES BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR, LEAVING ME A A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY, MY CAR WAS NOT HIT BY OTHER CARS. AS A RESULT, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AS WELL AS THE TIMING CHAIN ...

Mar 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

OUR 1999.5 AUDI AVANT QUATTRO VIN[XXX] HAS PASSED 80,000 MILES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER HAS FAILED CAUSING INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE RESULT IS INCONSISTENT AND DANGEROUS HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE IN LOW TRACTION CONDITIONS -- THE VERY CONDITIONS AUDI QUITTER'S ...

Mar 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

OUR 1999.5 AUDI AVANT QUATTRO VIN[XXX] HAS PASSED 80,000 MILES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER HAS FAILED CAUSING INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE RESULT IS INCONSISTENT AND DANGEROUS HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE IN LOW TRACTION CONDITIONS -- THE VERY CONDITIONS AUDI QUITTER'S ...

Mar 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED ON A 1999 AUDI A4; THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND I MUST PAY $1662.39 PLUS TAX TO REPAIR. *AK

Mar 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED ON A 1999 AUDI A4; THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND I MUST PAY $1662.39 PLUS TAX TO REPAIR. *AK

Mar 4, 2005 Steering 72,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V248000 CONCERNING TIE ROD END SEAL FAILURE. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VIBRATED SEVERELY ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT IN THEIR DATA BASE.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Steering 72,000 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V248000 CONCERNING TIE ROD END SEAL FAILURE. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VIBRATED SEVERELY ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT IN THEIR DATA BASE.*AK

Feb 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-BEGAN AS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT FLASHING-NOW LIGHTS ARE ON ALL THE TIME-HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS IS COMMON FAILURE ON AUDI AND VOLKSWAGEN-REPAIR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-PART IS $2000. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-BEGAN AS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT FLASHING-NOW LIGHTS ARE ON ALL THE TIME-HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS IS COMMON FAILURE ON AUDI AND VOLKSWAGEN-REPAIR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-PART IS $2000. *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE THROTTLE BODY FROZE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE AT 85 MPH. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE ITSELF. PROVIDE FU...

Feb 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE THROTTLE BODY FROZE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE AT 85 MPH. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE ITSELF. PROVIDE FU...

Feb 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILS AT 68K, REAR BRAKES TEND TO LOCK UP. *JB

Feb 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILS AT 68K, REAR BRAKES TEND TO LOCK UP. *JB

Jan 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,100 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 86000 MILES EVENTHOUGH THE UNIT HAS BEEN VERY SELDOM HAVE BEEN ACTUATED. IT COST ME $2000 FOR AN ITEM THAT HAS BEEN RARELY USED OR ACTUATED IN MY CAR.*AK

Jan 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,100 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 86000 MILES EVENTHOUGH THE UNIT HAS BEEN VERY SELDOM HAVE BEEN ACTUATED. IT COST ME $2000 FOR AN ITEM THAT HAS BEEN RARELY USED OR ACTUATED IN MY CAR.*AK

Jan 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

AUDI A4 1999 2.8 LITER - THROTTLE STICK DURING COLD WEATHER WHEN CRUISING AT STEADY SPEED OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM REST. DRIVERS ONLY RECOURSE IS TO PULL OVER AND SWITCH ENGINE OFF, WAIT A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE RESTART. IDENTIFIED AS MOISTURE FREEZING IN THROTTLE BODY. NOTE CURRENTLY AUDI A6 RECALL...

Jan 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

AUDI A4 1999 2.8 LITER - THROTTLE STICK DURING COLD WEATHER WHEN CRUISING AT STEADY SPEED OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM REST. DRIVERS ONLY RECOURSE IS TO PULL OVER AND SWITCH ENGINE OFF, WAIT A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE RESTART. IDENTIFIED AS MOISTURE FREEZING IN THROTTLE BODY. NOTE CURRENTLY AUDI A6 RECALL...

Jan 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM IN MY VEHICLE FAILED OUT OF THE BLUE WITHOUT ANY TRIGGER FOR IT. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS BLINKING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AS A RESULT, THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE QUOTE TO FIX THE PART WAS ABOUT $1500. *JB

Jan 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM IN MY VEHICLE FAILED OUT OF THE BLUE WITHOUT ANY TRIGGER FOR IT. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS BLINKING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AS A RESULT, THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE QUOTE TO FIX THE PART WAS ABOUT $1500. *JB

Jan 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 51,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROLLER FAILED. NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS POSSIBLY SAFELY RELATED FAILURE. THIS PART CONTROLS THE ABS BRAKING AND IF IT FAILS, THE ABS DOES NOT WORK. THIS COULD RESULT IN CRASHES DUE TO DRIVERS EXPECTING ABS SUPPORT DURING HARD BRAKING ONLY TO REALIZE IT IS NOT WORK...

Jan 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 51,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROLLER FAILED. NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS POSSIBLY SAFELY RELATED FAILURE. THIS PART CONTROLS THE ABS BRAKING AND IF IT FAILS, THE ABS DOES NOT WORK. THIS COULD RESULT IN CRASHES DUE TO DRIVERS EXPECTING ABS SUPPORT DURING HARD BRAKING ONLY TO REALIZE IT IS NOT WORK...

Jan 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,212 mi

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-BEGAN AS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT FLASHING OCCASIONALLY-NOW LIGHTS ARE ON ALL THE TIME-HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS IS COMMON FAILURE ON AUDI AND VOLKSWAGEN-REPAIR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-PART IS $2200.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,212 mi

FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-BEGAN AS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT FLASHING OCCASIONALLY-NOW LIGHTS ARE ON ALL THE TIME-HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS IS COMMON FAILURE ON AUDI AND VOLKSWAGEN-REPAIR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ABS BRAKE CONTROLLER-PART IS $2200.*AK

Dec 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

99V131001/BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM VALVE. THE OWNER IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECTS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Dec 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

99V131001/BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM VALVE. THE OWNER IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECTS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Dec 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH HIS 1999 AUDI A4 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GAS PEDAL PULLED AWAY FROM HIS FOOT TO FULL ACCELERATION WHILE GOING UPHILL. THE VEHICLE REACHED A SPEED OF 80 MPH. THE RECALL DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM DEALT WITH THE AUDI A6 MODEL. NO. 04V49...

Dec 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH HIS 1999 AUDI A4 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GAS PEDAL PULLED AWAY FROM HIS FOOT TO FULL ACCELERATION WHILE GOING UPHILL. THE VEHICLE REACHED A SPEED OF 80 MPH. THE RECALL DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM DEALT WITH THE AUDI A6 MODEL. NO. 04V49...

Nov 7, 2004 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THIS IS THE 2ND COIL PACK FAILURE I HAVE HAD ON MY 1999 AUDI A4 1.8T. IT WAS FIRST REPLACED BY SOUTHBAY AUDI IN CA IN JUNE OF 2002 AND THEN NOW OCTOBER ON 2004. AFTER READING THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS MADE BY AUDI AND VW OWNERS ON WWW.AUDIWORLD.COM IT IS APPARENT TO ME THAT THIS IS DEFINITELY A SER...

Nov 7, 2004 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THIS IS THE 2ND COIL PACK FAILURE I HAVE HAD ON MY 1999 AUDI A4 1.8T. IT WAS FIRST REPLACED BY SOUTHBAY AUDI IN CA IN JUNE OF 2002 AND THEN NOW OCTOBER ON 2004. AFTER READING THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS MADE BY AUDI AND VW OWNERS ON WWW.AUDIWORLD.COM IT IS APPARENT TO ME THAT THIS IS DEFINITELY A SER...

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 65,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED APPROX MAY 2004 AT 65000 MILES. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING AND WARNING LIGHT REMAINED LIT ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. REPLACED PART WITH USED ABS MODULE FROM ANOTHER AUDI A4. OLD (FAILED) PART IS AVAILABLE.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 65,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED APPROX MAY 2004 AT 65000 MILES. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING AND WARNING LIGHT REMAINED LIT ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. REPLACED PART WITH USED ABS MODULE FROM ANOTHER AUDI A4. OLD (FAILED) PART IS AVAILABLE.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GAS STATION, AND I T WAS DISCOVERED THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 65,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED APPROX MAY 2004 AT 65000 MILES. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING AND WARNING LIGHT REMAINED LIT ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. REPLACED PART WITH USED ABS MODULE FROM ANOTHER AUDI A4. OLD (FAILED) PART IS AVAILABLE.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 65,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED APPROX MAY 2004 AT 65000 MILES. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING AND WARNING LIGHT REMAINED LIT ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. REPLACED PART WITH USED ABS MODULE FROM ANOTHER AUDI A4. OLD (FAILED) PART IS AVAILABLE.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GAS STATION, AND I T WAS DISCOVERED THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Oct 21, 2004 Equipment 65,000 mi

(1) IN MAY 2002 I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED AUDI A4 FROM THE LEITH AUDI IN CARY, NC. MY MANUFACTURER WARRANTY EXPIRED EARLIER THIS YEAR AND I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER ON OCTOBER 8TH 2004 FOR A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION PRICED AT $450. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED A FEW REPAIRS AND I DID THEM ALL AT ...

Oct 21, 2004 Equipment 65,000 mi

(1) IN MAY 2002 I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED AUDI A4 FROM THE LEITH AUDI IN CARY, NC. MY MANUFACTURER WARRANTY EXPIRED EARLIER THIS YEAR AND I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER ON OCTOBER 8TH 2004 FOR A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION PRICED AT $450. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED A FEW REPAIRS AND I DID THEM ALL AT ...

Aug 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,500 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH REMAIN ACTIVATED; MECHANIC SAYS ABS COMPUTER MODULE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR - $1500. I HAVE READ OF OTHER REPORTS OF SAME DEFECT IN SAME MODEL/YEAR BUT NO SERVICE BULLETIN I CAN FIND.*AK

Aug 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,500 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH REMAIN ACTIVATED; MECHANIC SAYS ABS COMPUTER MODULE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR - $1500. I HAVE READ OF OTHER REPORTS OF SAME DEFECT IN SAME MODEL/YEAR BUT NO SERVICE BULLETIN I CAN FIND.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT,FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER'S HEAD IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT,FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER'S HEAD IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 70,000 mi

DURING ROUTINE COMMUTING TO AND FROM WORK THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY. A DIAGNOSIS WAS PERFORMED AND REVEALED A FAILED ABS CONTROL MODULE, RENDERING THE ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. THE COST OF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $1500. THE FAILURE IS ATTRIBUTED TO FAULTY ENGINEERING IN THE OEM PA...

Jun 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 70,000 mi

DURING ROUTINE COMMUTING TO AND FROM WORK THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY. A DIAGNOSIS WAS PERFORMED AND REVEALED A FAILED ABS CONTROL MODULE, RENDERING THE ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. THE COST OF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $1500. THE FAILURE IS ATTRIBUTED TO FAULTY ENGINEERING IN THE OEM PA...

Jun 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 71,600 mi

PICKED UP CAR AT HOLBERTS AUDI IN WARRINGTON, PA ON JUNE 15, 2004. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRON UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION LINKS. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDS REPLACING. WITHO...

Jun 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 71,600 mi

PICKED UP CAR AT HOLBERTS AUDI IN WARRINGTON, PA ON JUNE 15, 2004. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRON UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION LINKS. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDS REPLACING. WITHO...

Jun 25, 2004 Steering 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jun 25, 2004 Steering 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE A FIRE BROKE OUT INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE A FIRE BROKE OUT INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,600 mi

1999 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO, VIN: [XXX] TIMING BELT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF THIS BELT AT THE INTERVAL OF 105,000 MILES. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT 67,600 MILES ONE MONTH AFTER WARRANTY RAN OUT (PER AUDI, CARFAX INDICATES CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY). THIS EXTRE...

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,600 mi

1999 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO, VIN: [XXX] TIMING BELT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF THIS BELT AT THE INTERVAL OF 105,000 MILES. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT 67,600 MILES ONE MONTH AFTER WARRANTY RAN OUT (PER AUDI, CARFAX INDICATES CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY). THIS EXTRE...

Mar 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TIME BELT FAILURE AT 65K MILES WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY CAUSED OVER $5K IN REPAIRS. DEALER RECOMMENDED LOOKING AT OTHER REPAIR CENTERS BECAUSE IT COULD NOT LOOK AT THE CAR FOR 7 DAYS BECAUSE THE BACKLOG OF OTHER AUDI'S WITH SAME PROBLEM. INTERNET SEARCH FOUND 10 OTHER TIMING BELT FAILURES RAN...

Mar 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TIME BELT FAILURE AT 65K MILES WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY CAUSED OVER $5K IN REPAIRS. DEALER RECOMMENDED LOOKING AT OTHER REPAIR CENTERS BECAUSE IT COULD NOT LOOK AT THE CAR FOR 7 DAYS BECAUSE THE BACKLOG OF OTHER AUDI'S WITH SAME PROBLEM. INTERNET SEARCH FOUND 10 OTHER TIMING BELT FAILURES RAN...

Feb 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,500 mi

FAILURE OF A BOSCH 5.3 ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (PART # 8E0 614 111A) IN A 1999 AUDI 1.8 TURBO QUATTRO WITH 53,000 MILES.

Feb 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,500 mi

FAILURE OF A BOSCH 5.3 ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (PART # 8E0 614 111A) IN A 1999 AUDI 1.8 TURBO QUATTRO WITH 53,000 MILES.

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

WATER PUMP WENT OUT, CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO FAIL. FAILING TIMING BELT CAUSED IT TO JUMP BUT LUCKLY IT DIDN'T CAUSE ANY ENGINE INTERFERENCE.*AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

WATER PUMP WENT OUT, CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO FAIL. FAILING TIMING BELT CAUSED IT TO JUMP BUT LUCKLY IT DIDN'T CAUSE ANY ENGINE INTERFERENCE.*AK

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,800 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 68,800 MILES THE TIMING BELT ON MY AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO BROKE AS I WAS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURED APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE MANUFACTURERS EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE AUTO HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED SINCE ITS PURCHASE AND HAS ALL THE PERTINENT SERVI...

Jan 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,800 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 68,800 MILES THE TIMING BELT ON MY AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO BROKE AS I WAS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURED APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE MANUFACTURERS EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE AUTO HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED SINCE ITS PURCHASE AND HAS ALL THE PERTINENT SERVI...

Jan 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKS AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THIS HAS OCCURED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH WHEN TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 10 F. IT OCCURS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WITH A THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. LETTING THE CAR SIT...

Jan 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKS AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THIS HAS OCCURED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH WHEN TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 10 F. IT OCCURS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WITH A THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. LETTING THE CAR SIT...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

RAPID AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF WATER PUMP DISRUPTED TIMING CHAIN AND LED TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE, REQUIRING ITS REPLACEMENT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A LIMITED ACCESS ROAD WITHOUT SHOULDERS. I NEEDED TO GO SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS, AT MOST, TO PULL OFF ROAD FOR SAFET...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

RAPID AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF WATER PUMP DISRUPTED TIMING CHAIN AND LED TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE, REQUIRING ITS REPLACEMENT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A LIMITED ACCESS ROAD WITHOUT SHOULDERS. I NEEDED TO GO SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS, AT MOST, TO PULL OFF ROAD FOR SAFET...

Jan 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A SUB ZERO (-6 DEGREE F) NIGHT, MY CAR WHICH WAS SET AT 55 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 62 MPH, AND THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK. BRAKING, AND PUSHING THE APPROPRIATE BUTTONS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY PUSH THE FOOT...

Jan 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A SUB ZERO (-6 DEGREE F) NIGHT, MY CAR WHICH WAS SET AT 55 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 62 MPH, AND THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK. BRAKING, AND PUSHING THE APPROPRIATE BUTTONS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY PUSH THE FOOT...

Jan 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A SUB ZERO (-6 DEGREE F) NIGHT, MY CAR WHICH WAS SET AT 55 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 62 MPH, AND THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK. BRAKING, AND PUSHING THE APPROPRIATE BUTTONS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY PUSH THE FOOT...

Jan 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A SUB ZERO (-6 DEGREE F) NIGHT, MY CAR WHICH WAS SET AT 55 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO 62 MPH, AND THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK. BRAKING, AND PUSHING THE APPROPRIATE BUTTONS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY PUSH THE FOOT...

Dec 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

ABS PUMP FAILURE. AT APPROX. 71000 MILES, THE ABS CONTROLLER/PUMP FAILED ON MY 1999 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO AND READ ABOUT WHO HAVE ALSO HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE WITH THE SAME ABS PUMP/CONTROLLER. HTTP://TECH.BENTLEYPUBLISHERS.COM/THREAD.JSPA?THREADID=3...

Dec 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

ABS PUMP FAILURE. AT APPROX. 71000 MILES, THE ABS CONTROLLER/PUMP FAILED ON MY 1999 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO AND READ ABOUT WHO HAVE ALSO HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE WITH THE SAME ABS PUMP/CONTROLLER. HTTP://TECH.BENTLEYPUBLISHERS.COM/THREAD.JSPA?THREADID=3...

Dec 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

OUR ABS LIGHT CAME ON THE DAY I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM THE DEALER AFTER GETTING ALL NEW BRAKES DONE. BERNARDI AUDI OF NATICK MA. THEY REFUSE TO BELIEVE THEY ARE TO BLAME.(WHATEVER) MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IS SAYING THE CONTROLLER IS DEAD.*AK THIS CAR IS A 1999 AUDI A4 QUATTRO THAT HAD 65,000 MILES...

Dec 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

OUR ABS LIGHT CAME ON THE DAY I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM THE DEALER AFTER GETTING ALL NEW BRAKES DONE. BERNARDI AUDI OF NATICK MA. THEY REFUSE TO BELIEVE THEY ARE TO BLAME.(WHATEVER) MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IS SAYING THE CONTROLLER IS DEAD.*AK THIS CAR IS A 1999 AUDI A4 QUATTRO THAT HAD 65,000 MILES...

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT FAILED AT 48,000 MILES CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. ALL SOURCES STATE THIS BELT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REPLACED UNTIL 90,000-105,000 MILES. *NLM

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT FAILED AT 48,000 MILES CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. ALL SOURCES STATE THIS BELT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REPLACED UNTIL 90,000-105,000 MILES. *NLM

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

MY TIMING BELT FAILED AT 69000 MILES AND CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE (REPLACEMENT OF HEADS). TOTAL REPAIR COST CAME TO $4000. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE PRIOR TO THE RECOMMENDED 90K CHANGE INTERVAL. I TRIED SCHEDULING THE CHANGING OF THE TIMING BELT AT 6800 MILES BUT WAS TOLD TO WAIT BY AN AUDI SERVIC...

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

MY TIMING BELT FAILED AT 69000 MILES AND CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE (REPLACEMENT OF HEADS). TOTAL REPAIR COST CAME TO $4000. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE PRIOR TO THE RECOMMENDED 90K CHANGE INTERVAL. I TRIED SCHEDULING THE CHANGING OF THE TIMING BELT AT 6800 MILES BUT WAS TOLD TO WAIT BY AN AUDI SERVIC...

Jul 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

THE VW/AUDI 1.8T ENGINE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING AN ALARMING NUMBER OF PREMATURE TIMING BELT FAILURES, CAUSING INSTANTANEOUS POWER FAILURE AND CATASTROPHIC VALVE TRAIN DAMAGE. (SEARCH AUDIWORLD.COM FOR TIMING BELT FAILURE.) FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AS LOW AS 45K MILES. MINE WENT AT 90K MILES ALTHOUGH THE...

Jul 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

THE VW/AUDI 1.8T ENGINE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING AN ALARMING NUMBER OF PREMATURE TIMING BELT FAILURES, CAUSING INSTANTANEOUS POWER FAILURE AND CATASTROPHIC VALVE TRAIN DAMAGE. (SEARCH AUDIWORLD.COM FOR TIMING BELT FAILURE.) FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AS LOW AS 45K MILES. MINE WENT AT 90K MILES ALTHOUGH THE...

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

TURBO-CHARGER BROKE DOWN. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AT 68000 AS IT IS NOT A WEARABLE PART. THE CAR STARTED STALLING, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. SCALE OF THE RPM'S ON THE DASH BOARD WENT ALL THE WAY TO 5500 RPM'S, WHEN I PRESSED A GAS PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. SUDDENLY, I ...

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

TURBO-CHARGER BROKE DOWN. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AT 68000 AS IT IS NOT A WEARABLE PART. THE CAR STARTED STALLING, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. SCALE OF THE RPM'S ON THE DASH BOARD WENT ALL THE WAY TO 5500 RPM'S, WHEN I PRESSED A GAS PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. SUDDENLY, I ...

Jun 10, 2003 Steering

NHTSA#00-V-414-000; PASSENGER VEHICLES. TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS V...

Jun 10, 2003 Steering

NHTSA#00-V-414-000; PASSENGER VEHICLES. TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS V...

May 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,500 mi

LEAKING WATER PUMP CAUSED TIMING BELT TO FAIL CAUSING $8500 ENGINE DAMAGE ON A 1999 AUDI A4 WITH ONLY 28K MILES.

May 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,500 mi

LEAKING WATER PUMP CAUSED TIMING BELT TO FAIL CAUSING $8500 ENGINE DAMAGE ON A 1999 AUDI A4 WITH ONLY 28K MILES.

May 16, 2003 Air Bags 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 16, 2003 Air Bags 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR FACILITY NOTED TO ME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO BRING IT IN WHEN I DID, AS IT WAS AT RISK FOR SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS INCLUDED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE ($750) AT ABOUT THE THREE YEAR MARK; AND OCCASION...

May 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. *JB

May 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. *JB

Apr 24, 2003 Steering 70,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 010 V 414 000 , HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 24, 2003 Steering 70,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 010 V 414 000 , HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 10, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR 60,000 MILES - WORN TIE ROD AND BALL JOINTS REPORTED. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. NHTSA SAYS THERE ARE RECALLS. *NLM

Apr 10, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR 60,000 MILES - WORN TIE ROD AND BALL JOINTS REPORTED. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. NHTSA SAYS THERE ARE RECALLS. *NLM

Apr 10, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR 60,000 MILES - WORN TIE ROD AND BALL JOINTS REPORTED. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. NHTSA SAYS THERE ARE RECALLS. *NLM

Apr 10, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR 60,000 MILES - WORN TIE ROD AND BALL JOINTS REPORTED. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. NHTSA SAYS THERE ARE RECALLS. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *JB....*AK

Apr 3, 2003 Steering 83,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *JB....*AK

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *JB....*AK

Apr 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *JB....*AK

Apr 3, 2003 Steering 83,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *JB....*AK

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO FAIL. *JB....*AK

Mar 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME STUCK, WHILE DRIVING. *AK *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME STUCK, WHILE DRIVING. *AK *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Mar 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

1999 AUDI A4 2.8 WITH 39000 MILES AND 6 MONTHS OFF WARANTY LEAKING OIL FROM ENGINE CAM SEALS AND FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

1999 AUDI A4 2.8 WITH 39000 MILES AND 6 MONTHS OFF WARANTY LEAKING OIL FROM ENGINE CAM SEALS AND FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS

Feb 7, 2003 Electrical System 73,000 mi

WE OWN AN AUDI A4 THAT WE HAVE HAD TOO MANY REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS NEEDED A TURBO AT 55,000 MILES, OIL PUMP AT 63,000 MILES, IGNITION COMPUTER AT 68,000 MILES AND RACK AND PINION STEERING AT 73,000 MILES. WE ARE AWARE THAT THE CAR IS AT HIGH MILEAGE, BUT THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF...

Feb 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WE OWN AN AUDI A4 THAT WE HAVE HAD TOO MANY REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS NEEDED A TURBO AT 55,000 MILES, OIL PUMP AT 63,000 MILES, IGNITION COMPUTER AT 68,000 MILES AND RACK AND PINION STEERING AT 73,000 MILES. WE ARE AWARE THAT THE CAR IS AT HIGH MILEAGE, BUT THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF...

Feb 7, 2003 Steering 73,000 mi

WE OWN AN AUDI A4 THAT WE HAVE HAD TOO MANY REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS NEEDED A TURBO AT 55,000 MILES, OIL PUMP AT 63,000 MILES, IGNITION COMPUTER AT 68,000 MILES AND RACK AND PINION STEERING AT 73,000 MILES. WE ARE AWARE THAT THE CAR IS AT HIGH MILEAGE, BUT THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF...

Feb 7, 2003 Electrical System 73,000 mi

WE OWN AN AUDI A4 THAT WE HAVE HAD TOO MANY REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS NEEDED A TURBO AT 55,000 MILES, OIL PUMP AT 63,000 MILES, IGNITION COMPUTER AT 68,000 MILES AND RACK AND PINION STEERING AT 73,000 MILES. WE ARE AWARE THAT THE CAR IS AT HIGH MILEAGE, BUT THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF...

Feb 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WE OWN AN AUDI A4 THAT WE HAVE HAD TOO MANY REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS NEEDED A TURBO AT 55,000 MILES, OIL PUMP AT 63,000 MILES, IGNITION COMPUTER AT 68,000 MILES AND RACK AND PINION STEERING AT 73,000 MILES. WE ARE AWARE THAT THE CAR IS AT HIGH MILEAGE, BUT THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF...

Feb 7, 2003 Steering 73,000 mi

WE OWN AN AUDI A4 THAT WE HAVE HAD TOO MANY REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS NEEDED A TURBO AT 55,000 MILES, OIL PUMP AT 63,000 MILES, IGNITION COMPUTER AT 68,000 MILES AND RACK AND PINION STEERING AT 73,000 MILES. WE ARE AWARE THAT THE CAR IS AT HIGH MILEAGE, BUT THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF...

Jan 22, 2003 Fuel System, Other 30,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC. FUEL GAUGE AND DISTANCE TO EMPTY COMPUTER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THIS OCCURS REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK. FUEL HAS ALSO LEAKED FROM VEHICLE DURING THE PRESSURIZATION OF THE TANK. FUEL SENDER UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND ...

Jan 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC. FUEL GAUGE AND DISTANCE TO EMPTY COMPUTER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THIS OCCURS REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK. FUEL HAS ALSO LEAKED FROM VEHICLE DURING THE PRESSURIZATION OF THE TANK. FUEL SENDER UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND ...

Jan 22, 2003 Fuel System, Other 30,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC. FUEL GAUGE AND DISTANCE TO EMPTY COMPUTER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THIS OCCURS REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK. FUEL HAS ALSO LEAKED FROM VEHICLE DURING THE PRESSURIZATION OF THE TANK. FUEL SENDER UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND ...

Jan 22, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC. FUEL GAUGE AND DISTANCE TO EMPTY COMPUTER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THIS OCCURS REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK. FUEL HAS ALSO LEAKED FROM VEHICLE DURING THE PRESSURIZATION OF THE TANK. FUEL SENDER UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND ...

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 1/15/2003. THE VEHICLE OFTEN FAILED TO STOP DURING WET CONDITIONS. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGED, WHICH HAS HAPPENED TWICE. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT REAR BRAKE. *JB

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 1/15/2003. THE VEHICLE OFTEN FAILED TO STOP DURING WET CONDITIONS. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGED, WHICH HAS HAPPENED TWICE. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT REAR BRAKE. *JB

Jan 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLES LEFT REAR BRAKES FAILED. ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE OFTEN FAILED TO STOP DURING WET CONDITIONS, THE CONSUMER WILL PRESS THE BRAKES AND THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE THEY WOULD ENGAGE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE, AND ALMOST RAN INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE LEFT REAR BRAKES ...

Jan 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLES LEFT REAR BRAKES FAILED. ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE OFTEN FAILED TO STOP DURING WET CONDITIONS, THE CONSUMER WILL PRESS THE BRAKES AND THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE THEY WOULD ENGAGE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE, AND ALMOST RAN INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE LEFT REAR BRAKES ...

Jan 2, 2003 Tires 61,000 mi

AFTER ABOUT 25,000 MILES OF DRIVING THE TREAD ON TWO OF MY BF GOODRICH G-FORCE TA KDWS TIRES IS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE. ONE TIRE (WHICH WAS MY FRONT LEFT) HAS TWO AREAS OF SEPARATION AND ONE AREA JUST SHOWING SIGNS OF STARTING TO SEPARATE. THE AREAS OF SEPARATION ARE ABOUT 4"-6" LONG AND 12"-15"...

Jan 2, 2003 Tires 61,000 mi

AFTER ABOUT 25,000 MILES OF DRIVING THE TREAD ON TWO OF MY BF GOODRICH G-FORCE TA KDWS TIRES IS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE. ONE TIRE (WHICH WAS MY FRONT LEFT) HAS TWO AREAS OF SEPARATION AND ONE AREA JUST SHOWING SIGNS OF STARTING TO SEPARATE. THE AREAS OF SEPARATION ARE ABOUT 4"-6" LONG AND 12"-15"...

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUGUST OF 2001 THE CAR BROKE DOWN AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUDI DEALER. THAT DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE SIEZED AND HE WOULD NEED APPROVAL FROM AUDI OF AMERICA TO PERFORM THE REPAIR UNDER WARRENTY. AUDI OF AMERICA'S REPRESENTATIVE TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS TO RETURN A DECISION NOT TO HONOR THE WARRANTY...

Nov 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUGUST OF 2001 THE CAR BROKE DOWN AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUDI DEALER. THAT DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE ENGINE SIEZED AND HE WOULD NEED APPROVAL FROM AUDI OF AMERICA TO PERFORM THE REPAIR UNDER WARRENTY. AUDI OF AMERICA'S REPRESENTATIVE TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS TO RETURN A DECISION NOT TO HONOR THE WARRANTY...

Oct 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET BRAKING 2/3 SECOND DELAY OF BRAKING POWER WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DT

Oct 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET BRAKING 2/3 SECOND DELAY OF BRAKING POWER WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DT

Oct 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLES BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER STATED ABS PUMP FAILED AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF PEDAL PRESSURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLES BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER STATED ABS PUMP FAILED AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF PEDAL PRESSURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Aug 4, 2002 Tires

TREADS SEPARATED ON BOTH FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT TIRES ALONG ON INSIDE EDGE OF EACH WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 IN NH. ONE THREW CORD, THE OTHER SHOWED SEPARATION UPON EXAMINATION. DEALER [LAKES REGION AUDI, GILFORD NH] CHECKED INFLATION, AT 31.2 AND 31.4LB (RECOMMENDED PRESSURE IS 32LB). MODE...

Aug 4, 2002 Tires

TREADS SEPARATED ON BOTH FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT TIRES ALONG ON INSIDE EDGE OF EACH WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 IN NH. ONE THREW CORD, THE OTHER SHOWED SEPARATION UPON EXAMINATION. DEALER [LAKES REGION AUDI, GILFORD NH] CHECKED INFLATION, AT 31.2 AND 31.4LB (RECOMMENDED PRESSURE IS 32LB). MODE...

Aug 4, 2002 Tires

TREADS SEPARATED ON BOTH FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT TIRES ALONG ON INSIDE EDGE OF EACH WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 IN NH. ONE THREW CORD, THE OTHER SHOWED SEPARATION UPON EXAMINATION. DEALER [LAKES REGION AUDI, GILFORD NH] CHECKED INFLATION, AT 31.2 AND 31.4LB (RECOMMENDED PRESSURE IS 32LB). MODE...

Aug 4, 2002 Tires

TREADS SEPARATED ON BOTH FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT TIRES ALONG ON INSIDE EDGE OF EACH WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 IN NH. ONE THREW CORD, THE OTHER SHOWED SEPARATION UPON EXAMINATION. DEALER [LAKES REGION AUDI, GILFORD NH] CHECKED INFLATION, AT 31.2 AND 31.4LB (RECOMMENDED PRESSURE IS 32LB). MODE...

Apr 2, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING. MECHANIC STATED TREAD WAS SEPARATING BECAUSE OF A BAD ALIGNMENT. BODY SHOP THAT DID THE ALIGNMENT GAVE A PRINT OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT WITH STATISTICS. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE BACK REAR TIRE WAS WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TREAD OF TH...

Apr 2, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING. MECHANIC STATED TREAD WAS SEPARATING BECAUSE OF A BAD ALIGNMENT. BODY SHOP THAT DID THE ALIGNMENT GAVE A PRINT OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT WITH STATISTICS. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE BACK REAR TIRE WAS WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TREAD OF TH...

Jan 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 1999 AUDI A4 EXPERIENCES DELAYED BRAKING DURING PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN.*AK

Jan 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 1999 AUDI A4 EXPERIENCES DELAYED BRAKING DURING PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN.*AK

Jan 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER TRAVELING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES ON FREEWAYS IN RAIN STORMS THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES DOES NOT SLOW THE CAR. THERE IS A 1-2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THERE IS ANY BARKING FORCE REGARDLESS OF PEDAL PRESSURE. THIS ISN'T MERELY THE TYPICAL LACK OF INITIAL BITE ON WET BRAKES AS WITH WET BRAKES TH...

Jan 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER TRAVELING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES ON FREEWAYS IN RAIN STORMS THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES DOES NOT SLOW THE CAR. THERE IS A 1-2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THERE IS ANY BARKING FORCE REGARDLESS OF PEDAL PRESSURE. THIS ISN'T MERELY THE TYPICAL LACK OF INITIAL BITE ON WET BRAKES AS WITH WET BRAKES TH...

Dec 31, 2001 Parking Brake

WHILE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL. STOPPED AT BOTTOM OF DRIVEWAY, TOOK TO DEALER AND THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Parking Brake

WHILE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL. STOPPED AT BOTTOM OF DRIVEWAY, TOOK TO DEALER AND THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE DURING WET CONDITIONS. THIS IS ONLY DURING HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY DRIVING WHERE THE BRAKES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY APPLIED. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS APPLIED DURING THESE CONDITIONS, THERE IS APPROXIMATELY A 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY B...

Dec 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE DURING WET CONDITIONS. THIS IS ONLY DURING HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY DRIVING WHERE THE BRAKES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY APPLIED. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS APPLIED DURING THESE CONDITIONS, THERE IS APPROXIMATELY A 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY B...

Dec 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE DURING WET CONDITIONS. THIS IS ONLY DURING HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY DRIVING WHERE THE BRAKES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY APPLIED. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS APPLIED DURING THESE CONDITIONS, THERE IS APPROXIMATELY A 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY B...

Dec 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE DURING WET CONDITIONS. THIS IS ONLY DURING HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY DRIVING WHERE THE BRAKES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY APPLIED. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS APPLIED DURING THESE CONDITIONS, THERE IS APPROXIMATELY A 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY B...

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE OR MALFUNCTIONING AIR BAG SYSTEM, THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, NOW THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR IT AGAIN SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS 68000 MILES CITING THAT ALL REPAIRS HAVE A 12000 MILE WARRANTY. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE OR MALFUNCTIONING AIR BAG SYSTEM, THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, NOW THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR IT AGAIN SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS 68000 MILES CITING THAT ALL REPAIRS HAVE A 12000 MILE WARRANTY. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE OR MALFUNCTIONING AIR BAG SYSTEM, THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, NOW THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR IT AGAIN SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS 68000 MILES CITING THAT ALL REPAIRS HAVE A 12000 MILE WARRANTY. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE OR MALFUNCTIONING AIR BAG SYSTEM, THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, NOW THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR IT AGAIN SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS 68000 MILES CITING THAT ALL REPAIRS HAVE A 12000 MILE WARRANTY. NLM

Sep 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATOR ROD BREAKS,, RATHER THAN SLOWING DOWN--IT THROWS THE CAR INTO FULL THROTTLE.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATOR ROD BREAKS,, RATHER THAN SLOWING DOWN--IT THROWS THE CAR INTO FULL THROTTLE.*AK

Sep 8, 2001 Power Train

RIGHT REAR AXLE BEARING IS FAILING. LOUD GROAN HEARD AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 30 MPH. DEALER CLAIMS TIRE NOISE IS THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO FIX IT. TWO NON-AUDI SOURCES SUPPORT AXLE BEARING FAILURE (AUTO MECHANIC AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER).

Sep 8, 2001 Power Train

RIGHT REAR AXLE BEARING IS FAILING. LOUD GROAN HEARD AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 30 MPH. DEALER CLAIMS TIRE NOISE IS THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO FIX IT. TWO NON-AUDI SOURCES SUPPORT AXLE BEARING FAILURE (AUTO MECHANIC AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER).

Aug 1, 2001 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 1, 2001 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 30, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V414, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT SAT FOR THREE DAYS WITH NO REPAIRS MADE, RECALL REPAIRS STILL HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED. *YD

May 30, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKED TO THE DEALER FOR FAILED DOOR LOCKS ON THREE OCCASIONS. *YD

May 30, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKED TO THE DEALER FOR FAILED DOOR LOCKS ON THREE OCCASIONS. *YD

May 30, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V414, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT SAT FOR THREE DAYS WITH NO REPAIRS MADE, RECALL REPAIRS STILL HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED. *YD

May 30, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKED TO THE DEALER FOR FAILED DOOR LOCKS ON THREE OCCASIONS. *YD

May 30, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKED TO THE DEALER FOR FAILED DOOR LOCKS ON THREE OCCASIONS. *YD

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THREE FAILURES OF HEADLIGHTS. AFTER 6 MONTHS, DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BURNT OUT. 6 MONTHS LATER PASSENGER SIDE BURNT OUT. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BURNT OUT AGAIN, JUST 18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. HAVE ALSO HAD A FUSE BLOW IN A CELL PHONE CHARGER PLUGGED IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER.*AK

May 23, 2001 Equipment

THREE FAILURES OF HEADLIGHTS. AFTER 6 MONTHS, DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BURNT OUT. 6 MONTHS LATER PASSENGER SIDE BURNT OUT. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BURNT OUT AGAIN, JUST 18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. HAVE ALSO HAD A FUSE BLOW IN A CELL PHONE CHARGER PLUGGED IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER.*AK

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THREE FAILURES OF HEADLIGHTS. AFTER 6 MONTHS, DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BURNT OUT. 6 MONTHS LATER PASSENGER SIDE BURNT OUT. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BURNT OUT AGAIN, JUST 18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. HAVE ALSO HAD A FUSE BLOW IN A CELL PHONE CHARGER PLUGGED IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER.*AK

May 23, 2001 Equipment

THREE FAILURES OF HEADLIGHTS. AFTER 6 MONTHS, DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BURNT OUT. 6 MONTHS LATER PASSENGER SIDE BURNT OUT. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BURNT OUT AGAIN, JUST 18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. HAVE ALSO HAD A FUSE BLOW IN A CELL PHONE CHARGER PLUGGED IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A POLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY, BUT CONSUMER FELT THAT RECALL ON TIE ROD COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ACCIDENT.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A POLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY, BUT CONSUMER FELT THAT RECALL ON TIE ROD COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ACCIDENT.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER ROADS ARE WET AND BRAKE ROTORS FAIL VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. ...

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER ROADS ARE WET AND BRAKE ROTORS FAIL VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. ...

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER ROADS ARE WET AND BRAKE ROTORS FAIL VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. ...

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER ROADS ARE WET AND BRAKE ROTORS FAIL VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. ...

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER ROADS ARE WET AND BRAKE ROTORS FAIL VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. ...

Mar 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER ROADS ARE WET AND BRAKE ROTORS FAIL VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKES, CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM HAS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. ...

Mar 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IT'S THE AUDI WET BRAKING PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IT'S THE AUDI WET BRAKING PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND HARD RAIN, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP BRAKES A FEW TIMES BEFORE THERE IS ANY BRAKING ACTION. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Mar 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND HARD RAIN, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP BRAKES A FEW TIMES BEFORE THERE IS ANY BRAKING ACTION. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Visibility

PROBLEM: WHEN TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 38 F, RECIRCULATION BUTTON NEVER WORKS. BEING IN BOSTON THAT COVERS MOST OF THE WINTER. THE ONLY WAY NOT TO BREATHE THE FUMES IS TO TURN THE VENTILATION OFF COMPLETELY. THIS THEN SHUTS THE HEAT AS WELL. MY NEW COMMUTE TAKES ME DAILY THROUGH THE CALAHAN TUNNE...

Feb 24, 2001 Visibility

PROBLEM: WHEN TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 38 F, RECIRCULATION BUTTON NEVER WORKS. BEING IN BOSTON THAT COVERS MOST OF THE WINTER. THE ONLY WAY NOT TO BREATHE THE FUMES IS TO TURN THE VENTILATION OFF COMPLETELY. THIS THEN SHUTS THE HEAT AS WELL. MY NEW COMMUTE TAKES ME DAILY THROUGH THE CALAHAN TUNNE...

Jan 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET BRAKING PROBLEM--I HAVE NO BRAKES (DELAYED) FOR THE FIRST 2-4 SECONDS DURING, OR AFTER A RAIN.*AK

Jan 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET BRAKING PROBLEM--I HAVE NO BRAKES (DELAYED) FOR THE FIRST 2-4 SECONDS DURING, OR AFTER A RAIN.*AK

Jan 21, 2001 Structure

ALL I WANT TO DO IS REPORT THAT THE REAR DOORS CAN BE AJAR AND DRIVER HAS NO WARNING SYSTEM TO TELL HIM OF THE PROBLEM (SUCH AS A LIGHT OR WARNING BUZZER) I AM CONCERNED AS MY SIX YEAR OLD RIDES IN THE BACK SEET. I CONTACTED AUDI AND WAS TOLD THAT THER IS NO WARNING SYSTEM CONCERNING THE DOORS BECO...

Jan 21, 2001 Structure

ALL I WANT TO DO IS REPORT THAT THE REAR DOORS CAN BE AJAR AND DRIVER HAS NO WARNING SYSTEM TO TELL HIM OF THE PROBLEM (SUCH AS A LIGHT OR WARNING BUZZER) I AM CONCERNED AS MY SIX YEAR OLD RIDES IN THE BACK SEET. I CONTACTED AUDI AND WAS TOLD THAT THER IS NO WARNING SYSTEM CONCERNING THE DOORS BECO...

Oct 8, 2000 Power Train

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO SWITCHING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, THE VEHICLE LOSES R.P.M.'S AND POWER THEN CATCHES AND CHANGES GEARS. IT IS ONLY IN THIS GEAR SHIFT --3RD TO 4TH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAY IT IS WITHIN DESIGN PARAMETERS. I TEST DROVE OTHER IDENTICAL CARS AND THIS PROBLEM I...

Oct 8, 2000 Power Train

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO SWITCHING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, THE VEHICLE LOSES R.P.M.'S AND POWER THEN CATCHES AND CHANGES GEARS. IT IS ONLY IN THIS GEAR SHIFT --3RD TO 4TH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAY IT IS WITHIN DESIGN PARAMETERS. I TEST DROVE OTHER IDENTICAL CARS AND THIS PROBLEM I...

Oct 4, 2000 Visibility

IF YOU OPEN ANY WINDOW OR SUNROOF, A LOUD WIND TURBLANCE CREATS A BOOM AND DOES NOT GO AWAY UNTIL YOU CLOSE ALL WINDOWS/SUN. THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN BY AUDI , BUT THEY DO NOT WANT TO FIX IT. THEY SAY THAT I CAN GO BUY A WIND DEFLECTOR. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED MAJOR HEADACES, AND HAS DISTRACTED ME FROM...

Oct 4, 2000 Visibility

IF YOU OPEN ANY WINDOW OR SUNROOF, A LOUD WIND TURBLANCE CREATS A BOOM AND DOES NOT GO AWAY UNTIL YOU CLOSE ALL WINDOWS/SUN. THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN BY AUDI , BUT THEY DO NOT WANT TO FIX IT. THEY SAY THAT I CAN GO BUY A WIND DEFLECTOR. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED MAJOR HEADACES, AND HAS DISTRACTED ME FROM...

Sep 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE A HUGE DELAY WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. UNLIKE ANY CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT CAN BE AS MUCH AS A ONE SECOND DELAY UNTIL THE BRAKES KICK IN. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THAT THIS PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED. MY ONLY HOPE IS THAT AUDI OF A...

Sep 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE A HUGE DELAY WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. UNLIKE ANY CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT CAN BE AS MUCH AS A ONE SECOND DELAY UNTIL THE BRAKES KICK IN. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THAT THIS PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED. MY ONLY HOPE IS THAT AUDI OF A...

Sep 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WET CONDITIONS, BRAKES ARE DANGEROUSLY SLOW TO GRAB. THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND VERY DISCONCERTING DELAY OF APPX 1-2 SECONDS. THE CONDITION IS WORSENED BY DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKING FOR DISTANCES >10 MILES. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CONTACT AUDI CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND...

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WET CONDITIONS, BRAKES ARE DANGEROUSLY SLOW TO GRAB. THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND VERY DISCONCERTING DELAY OF APPX 1-2 SECONDS. THE CONDITION IS WORSENED BY DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKING FOR DISTANCES >10 MILES. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CONTACT AUDI CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND...

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WET CONDITIONS, BRAKES ARE DANGEROUSLY SLOW TO GRAB. THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND VERY DISCONCERTING DELAY OF APPX 1-2 SECONDS. THE CONDITION IS WORSENED BY DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKING FOR DISTANCES >10 MILES. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CONTACT AUDI CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND...

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNDER WET CONDITIONS, BRAKES ARE DANGEROUSLY SLOW TO GRAB. THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND VERY DISCONCERTING DELAY OF APPX 1-2 SECONDS. THE CONDITION IS WORSENED BY DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKING FOR DISTANCES >10 MILES. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CONTACT AUDI CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND...

Aug 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR WET WEATHER BRAKING - ALL TIMES - ABOUT A 2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE BRAKES GRAB

Aug 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR WET WEATHER BRAKING - ALL TIMES - ABOUT A 2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE BRAKES GRAB

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP SLOWLY PUMPING THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER NOTED THAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE CURRENTLY ...

Aug 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP SLOWLY PUMPING THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER NOTED THAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE CURRENTLY ...

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON WET ROADS AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKES, THEY FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON WET ROADS AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKES, THEY FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 4, 2000 Electrical System

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Suspension

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Structure

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Equipment

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Electrical System

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Suspension

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Structure

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

Jun 4, 2000 Equipment

WIRES BREAKING CAUSED AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. BREAKS PULL TO RIGHT WHEN WET/MOIST. DOOR ASSEMBLED WRONG (CAUSED WIND NOISE) HAD TO TAKE IN 4 TIMES TO REPAIR.HOOD/ OIL PUMP BROKE EMPTYING OIL ON DRIVEWAY. FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND ABS COMES ON WHEN BACKING UP WHILE BREAKING WITH WHEELS TURNED....

May 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET CONDITIONS, MY BRAKES HAVE DELAYED BRAKING POWER. THE WETTER THE CONDITIONS THE MORE FREQUENT AND SEVERE. AFTER THE DELAYED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER (APPROX. .5 TO 1 SECOND), THE BRAKING POWER APPEARS TO GO BACK TO NORMAL. SIMILAR TO RIDING A BIKE WITH WET RIMS EXCEPT THAT THE CAR'S BRAKING P...

May 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABOUT A 1 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE BRAKES GRAB WHEN BRAKING IN WET WEATHER. *AK

May 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET CONDITIONS, MY BRAKES HAVE DELAYED BRAKING POWER. THE WETTER THE CONDITIONS THE MORE FREQUENT AND SEVERE. AFTER THE DELAYED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER (APPROX. .5 TO 1 SECOND), THE BRAKING POWER APPEARS TO GO BACK TO NORMAL. SIMILAR TO RIDING A BIKE WITH WET RIMS EXCEPT THAT THE CAR'S BRAKING P...

May 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABOUT A 1 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE BRAKES GRAB WHEN BRAKING IN WET WEATHER. *AK

May 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES TAKE 2-3 SECONDS TO GRAB DURING WET CONDITIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. 2000 MODELS HAVE BRAKE SHIELDS THAT 1999'S DO NOT HAVE. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL AUDI TELLS THEM OFFICIALLY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *AK

May 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR BRAKES UNABLE TO STOP CAR DURING WET BRAKING. *AK

May 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES TAKE 2-3 SECONDS TO GRAB DURING WET CONDITIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. 2000 MODELS HAVE BRAKE SHIELDS THAT 1999'S DO NOT HAVE. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL AUDI TELLS THEM OFFICIALLY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *AK

May 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR BRAKES UNABLE TO STOP CAR DURING WET BRAKING. *AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT IS RAINING THERE IS A HESITATION OF A SECOND OR SO WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT RAINS, THE BRAKES SEEM TO TAKE A SECOND OR TWO TO "GRAB." THEY WORK WELL UNDER ALL DRY CONDITIONS, BUT WHEN WET, THEY SURE MAKE YOU PANIC! *AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MOMENTARY ABSENCE OF BRAKING DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS-. *AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT IS RAINING THERE IS A HESITATION OF A SECOND OR SO WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT RAINS, THE BRAKES SEEM TO TAKE A SECOND OR TWO TO "GRAB." THEY WORK WELL UNDER ALL DRY CONDITIONS, BUT WHEN WET, THEY SURE MAKE YOU PANIC! *AK

May 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MOMENTARY ABSENCE OF BRAKING DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS-. *AK

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE. DEALER IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE. DEALER IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE. DEALER IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE. DEALER IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 15, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH GEARS AND RPM'S DROP. YH

May 15, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH GEARS AND RPM'S DROP. YH

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON MY 1999 A4 SUFFER EXTREMELY REDUCED PERFORMANCE (WAY BEYOND WHAT IS NORMAL) IN WET CONSITIONS. I REALIZE THAT SOME REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS APPARENT IN ALL CARS IN WET CONDITIONS, BUT TWICE NOW I HAVE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES IN VERY RAINY CONDITIONS AND NOTHING AT ALL HAS HAPPEN...

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON MY 1999 A4 SUFFER EXTREMELY REDUCED PERFORMANCE (WAY BEYOND WHAT IS NORMAL) IN WET CONSITIONS. I REALIZE THAT SOME REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS APPARENT IN ALL CARS IN WET CONDITIONS, BUT TWICE NOW I HAVE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES IN VERY RAINY CONDITIONS AND NOTHING AT ALL HAS HAPPEN...

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON MY 1999 A4 SUFFER EXTREMELY REDUCED PERFORMANCE (WAY BEYOND WHAT IS NORMAL) IN WET CONSITIONS. I REALIZE THAT SOME REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS APPARENT IN ALL CARS IN WET CONDITIONS, BUT TWICE NOW I HAVE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES IN VERY RAINY CONDITIONS AND NOTHING AT ALL HAS HAPPEN...

Apr 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON MY 1999 A4 SUFFER EXTREMELY REDUCED PERFORMANCE (WAY BEYOND WHAT IS NORMAL) IN WET CONSITIONS. I REALIZE THAT SOME REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS APPARENT IN ALL CARS IN WET CONDITIONS, BUT TWICE NOW I HAVE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES IN VERY RAINY CONDITIONS AND NOTHING AT ALL HAS HAPPEN...

Apr 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES EXHIBIT A DANGEROUS 2-3 SECOND DELAY CAUSING GREATLY IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITY OF THE CAR. ALMOST HIT A CAR IN FRONT IN TWO INSTANCES DESPITE MORE THAN ADEQUATE DISTANCE. BRAKES WORK NORMALLY IN DRY WEATHER HOWEVER. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES EXHIBIT A DANGEROUS 2-3 SECOND DELAY CAUSING GREATLY IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITY OF THE CAR. ALMOST HIT A CAR IN FRONT IN TWO INSTANCES DESPITE MORE THAN ADEQUATE DISTANCE. BRAKES WORK NORMALLY IN DRY WEATHER HOWEVER. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES EXHIBIT A DANGEROUS 2-3 SECOND DELAY CAUSING GREATLY IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITY OF THE CAR. ALMOST HIT A CAR IN FRONT IN TWO INSTANCES DESPITE MORE THAN ADEQUATE DISTANCE. BRAKES WORK NORMALLY IN DRY WEATHER HOWEVER. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES EXHIBIT A DANGEROUS 2-3 SECOND DELAY CAUSING GREATLY IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITY OF THE CAR. ALMOST HIT A CAR IN FRONT IN TWO INSTANCES DESPITE MORE THAN ADEQUATE DISTANCE. BRAKES WORK NORMALLY IN DRY WEATHER HOWEVER. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET DISC BRAKES HAVE NO STOPPING ABILITY FOR 1-2 SECONDS. DRY BRAKES FUNCTION NORMALLY

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET DISC BRAKES HAVE NO STOPPING ABILITY FOR 1-2 SECONDS. DRY BRAKES FUNCTION NORMALLY

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DELAYED BRAKING RESPONSE IN WET CONDITIONS. IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT USED FOR SOME TIME IN WET CONDITIONS, WATER WILL BUILD UP ON THE FRONT ROTORS AND CAUSE A 1-2 SECOND DELAY IN INITIAL BRAKING RESPONSE. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DELAYED BRAKING RESPONSE IN WET CONDITIONS. IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT USED FOR SOME TIME IN WET CONDITIONS, WATER WILL BUILD UP ON THE FRONT ROTORS AND CAUSE A 1-2 SECOND DELAY IN INITIAL BRAKING RESPONSE. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DELAYED BRAKING RESPONSE IN WET CONDITIONS. IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT USED FOR SOME TIME IN WET CONDITIONS, WATER WILL BUILD UP ON THE FRONT ROTORS AND CAUSE A 1-2 SECOND DELAY IN INITIAL BRAKING RESPONSE. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DELAYED BRAKING RESPONSE IN WET CONDITIONS. IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT USED FOR SOME TIME IN WET CONDITIONS, WATER WILL BUILD UP ON THE FRONT ROTORS AND CAUSE A 1-2 SECOND DELAY IN INITIAL BRAKING RESPONSE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 DEALERSHI...

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

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 DEALERSHI...

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 DEALERSHI...

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

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 DEALERSHI...

Feb 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WET BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS MISERABLE! AND DANGEROUS- MANY SECOND DELAYS. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM DURING WET BRAKING. AFTER NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES, I WAS FORCED TO SPEND $400 TO REPLACE THE STOCK PADS THAT MAY CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. WITH THE NEW BRAKE PADS, NO RE-OCCURRENCE YET. MANUFACTURER SEEMS INATTENTIVE TO THIS. PERHAPS NHTSA CAN CONTACT MANUFACTURER REG...

Feb 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WET BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS MISERABLE! AND DANGEROUS- MANY SECOND DELAYS. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM DURING WET BRAKING. AFTER NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES, I WAS FORCED TO SPEND $400 TO REPLACE THE STOCK PADS THAT MAY CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. WITH THE NEW BRAKE PADS, NO RE-OCCURRENCE YET. MANUFACTURER SEEMS INATTENTIVE TO THIS. PERHAPS NHTSA CAN CONTACT MANUFACTURER REG...

Feb 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Power Train

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Power Train

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Power Train

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Power Train

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Power Train

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Power Train

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, STEPPED ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, SMOOTHLY. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE 2ND TRY. ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I PICKED UP THE NEW CAR. DEFECTIVE SLAVE CYLINDER AND LEAKY SHAFT SEAL CAUSED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AT 15MPH WHILE APPROACHING STOP SIGN. CAR CONTINUED RIGHT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. ABS DID NOT KICK IN. IT HAD RAINED THAT MORNING. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AT 15MPH WHILE APPROACHING STOP SIGN. CAR CONTINUED RIGHT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. ABS DID NOT KICK IN. IT HAD RAINED THAT MORNING. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER VEHICLE WOULD BE JERKING & BUCKING LIKE A STICK. TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING INTO ANOTHER GEAR AFTER SLOWING DOWN & THEN SPEEDING UP. VEHICLE BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. NOTHING FOUND AFTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND TEST DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS LEASED. ARBITR...

Feb 15, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER VEHICLE WOULD BE JERKING & BUCKING LIKE A STICK. TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING INTO ANOTHER GEAR AFTER SLOWING DOWN & THEN SPEEDING UP. VEHICLE BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. NOTHING FOUND AFTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND TEST DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS LEASED. ARBITR...

Feb 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN THE RAIN OR SNOWY OR SLUSHY CONDITIONS, AUDI AG HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LINING CONTAMINATION, THE FOLLOWING IS OFF OF THEIR WEB PAGE AND IN AUTOMOTIVE NEWS *** HTTP://WWW.AUDI.COM/JAVA/NEWS/INDEX.HTML REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT OF ROAD SA...

Feb 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN THE RAIN OR SNOWY OR SLUSHY CONDITIONS, AUDI AG HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LINING CONTAMINATION, THE FOLLOWING IS OFF OF THEIR WEB PAGE AND IN AUTOMOTIVE NEWS *** HTTP://WWW.AUDI.COM/JAVA/NEWS/INDEX.HTML REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT OF ROAD SA...

Feb 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN THE RAIN OR SNOWY OR SLUSHY CONDITIONS, AUDI AG HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LINING CONTAMINATION, THE FOLLOWING IS OFF OF THEIR WEB PAGE AND IN AUTOMOTIVE NEWS *** HTTP://WWW.AUDI.COM/JAVA/NEWS/INDEX.HTML REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT OF ROAD SA...

Feb 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN THE RAIN OR SNOWY OR SLUSHY CONDITIONS, AUDI AG HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LINING CONTAMINATION, THE FOLLOWING IS OFF OF THEIR WEB PAGE AND IN AUTOMOTIVE NEWS *** HTTP://WWW.AUDI.COM/JAVA/NEWS/INDEX.HTML REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT OF ROAD SA...

Feb 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN THE RAIN OR SNOWY OR SLUSHY CONDITIONS, AUDI AG HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LINING CONTAMINATION, THE FOLLOWING IS OFF OF THEIR WEB PAGE AND IN AUTOMOTIVE NEWS *** HTTP://WWW.AUDI.COM/JAVA/NEWS/INDEX.HTML REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT OF ROAD SA...

Feb 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN THE RAIN OR SNOWY OR SLUSHY CONDITIONS, AUDI AG HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LINING CONTAMINATION, THE FOLLOWING IS OFF OF THEIR WEB PAGE AND IN AUTOMOTIVE NEWS *** HTTP://WWW.AUDI.COM/JAVA/NEWS/INDEX.HTML REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT OF ROAD SA...

Jan 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET WEATHER BRAKES DO NOT STOP VEHICLE UNTIL DEPRESSED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3-5 SECONDS. *AK

Jan 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET WEATHER BRAKES DO NOT STOP VEHICLE UNTIL DEPRESSED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3-5 SECONDS. *AK

Dec 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE IN ROUTE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER BY PASS, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER SLID INTO A DITCH, DAMAGING VEHICLE. *NLM

Dec 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE IN ROUTE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER BY PASS, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER SLID INTO A DITCH, DAMAGING VEHICLE. *NLM

Dec 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES DONT WORK IS WET DRIVING CONDITIONS. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN MANY TIME AT SPEEDS FROM 15 TO 70 MPH. WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN OR ON WET ROADS, I WILL APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR DOES NOT STARTING STOPPING FOR A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE BRAKES FINALLY DO START WORKING THEY ALMOST ALWAY...

Dec 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES DONT WORK IS WET DRIVING CONDITIONS. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN MANY TIME AT SPEEDS FROM 15 TO 70 MPH. WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN OR ON WET ROADS, I WILL APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR DOES NOT STARTING STOPPING FOR A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE BRAKES FINALLY DO START WORKING THEY ALMOST ALWAY...

Dec 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE UPON LIGHT BRAKING. THE DEALER INSISTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS ADJUSTED TO ITS MAXIMUM RANGE. A CONSCIOUS EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO INSURE SUFFICIENT BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. MY CONCERN IS THE POTENTIAL FOR REAR-END COLLISIONS RESULTING ...

Dec 2, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE UPON LIGHT BRAKING. THE DEALER INSISTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS ADJUSTED TO ITS MAXIMUM RANGE. A CONSCIOUS EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO INSURE SUFFICIENT BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. MY CONCERN IS THE POTENTIAL FOR REAR-END COLLISIONS RESULTING ...

Nov 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE DELAYED BRAKING WHEN ROAD CONDITIONS ARE WET, RAINING, ETC.

Nov 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET WEATHER BRAKING VERY POOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS

Nov 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE DELAYED BRAKING WHEN ROAD CONDITIONS ARE WET, RAINING, ETC.

Nov 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WET WEATHER BRAKING VERY POOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAD CAME ON & THEN OFF BEFORE STALLING. TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS DETACHED & PROCEEDED TO REATTACH THE HOSE. THE STALLING HAPPENED BEFORE ON 12 SEP 1999. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAD CAME ON & THEN OFF BEFORE STALLING. TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS DETACHED & PROCEEDED TO REATTACH THE HOSE. THE STALLING HAPPENED BEFORE ON 12 SEP 1999. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAD CAME ON & THEN OFF BEFORE STALLING. TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS DETACHED & PROCEEDED TO REATTACH THE HOSE. THE STALLING HAPPENED BEFORE ON 12 SEP 1999. *AK

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAD CAME ON & THEN OFF BEFORE STALLING. TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS DETACHED & PROCEEDED TO REATTACH THE HOSE. THE STALLING HAPPENED BEFORE ON 12 SEP 1999. *AK

Nov 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS MODEL AUDI HAS DANGEROUS WET BRAKING. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IT PRESSED IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND FOR AT LEAST 2-3 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY DEALER (OTHER FROM WHERE I PURCHASE THE AUDI) SAYS THIS IS NORMAL, AND NOTHING CA

Nov 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS MODEL AUDI HAS DANGEROUS WET BRAKING. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IT PRESSED IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND FOR AT LEAST 2-3 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY DEALER (OTHER FROM WHERE I PURCHASE THE AUDI) SAYS THIS IS NORMAL, AND NOTHING CA

Oct 6, 1999 Parking Brake Crash

THE CAR IS A 5 SPEED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS BELOW THE CENTER ARM REST WHICH CAN BE ADJUSTED TO DIFFERENT HEIGHTS. WHEN THE ARM REST IS IN A LOWER SETTING, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT BE PULLED UP HIGH ENOUGH TO KEEP THE CAR FROM MOVING. AFTER PARKING THE CAR, WHEN THE BRAKES COOLED, THE CAR ROLLED ...

Oct 6, 1999 Parking Brake Crash

THE CAR IS A 5 SPEED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS BELOW THE CENTER ARM REST WHICH CAN BE ADJUSTED TO DIFFERENT HEIGHTS. WHEN THE ARM REST IS IN A LOWER SETTING, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT BE PULLED UP HIGH ENOUGH TO KEEP THE CAR FROM MOVING. AFTER PARKING THE CAR, WHEN THE BRAKES COOLED, THE CAR ROLLED ...

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

DEFECTIVE SUN ROOF WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND NOT CLOSE. DLR REPLACED SUN ROOF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT READNG THE SPEED ACCURATELY. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND GEAR. FINALLY, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACE DTHE AIRBAG SENS...

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

DEFECTIVE SUN ROOF WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND NOT CLOSE. DLR REPLACED SUN ROOF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT READNG THE SPEED ACCURATELY. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND GEAR. FINALLY, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACE DTHE AIRBAG SENS...

Sep 29, 1999 Air Bags

DEFECTIVE SUN ROOF WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND NOT CLOSE. DLR REPLACED SUN ROOF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT READNG THE SPEED ACCURATELY. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND GEAR. FINALLY, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACE DTHE AIRBAG SENS...

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

DEFECTIVE SUN ROOF WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND NOT CLOSE. DLR REPLACED SUN ROOF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT READNG THE SPEED ACCURATELY. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND GEAR. FINALLY, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACE DTHE AIRBAG SENS...

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

DEFECTIVE SUN ROOF WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND NOT CLOSE. DLR REPLACED SUN ROOF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT READNG THE SPEED ACCURATELY. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND GEAR. FINALLY, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACE DTHE AIRBAG SENS...

Sep 29, 1999 Air Bags

DEFECTIVE SUN ROOF WOULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND NOT CLOSE. DLR REPLACED SUN ROOF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS NOT READNG THE SPEED ACCURATELY. DEALER REPLACE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND GEAR. FINALLY, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACE DTHE AIRBAG SENS...

Jul 12, 1999 Power Train

BY MANUALLY PULLING UP THE CLUTCH, IT WILL ENGAGE. SINCE THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM (SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AT 1500 MILES, AUDI IS REFUSING TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I REFUSE TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE WHOSE ABILITY TO SHIFT CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME.

Jul 12, 1999 Power Train

BY MANUALLY PULLING UP THE CLUTCH, IT WILL ENGAGE. SINCE THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM (SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AT 1500 MILES, AUDI IS REFUSING TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I REFUSE TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE WHOSE ABILITY TO SHIFT CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME.

Jun 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION ON LOW OR HIGH BEAM. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO AVOID HITTING A HERD OF ELK BECAUSE OF THE LIGHTING. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Jun 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION ON LOW OR HIGH BEAM. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO AVOID HITTING A HERD OF ELK BECAUSE OF THE LIGHTING. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Mar 18, 1999 Visibility

THE DEFECTIVE WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER WINDSHIELD THAT WAS OF THE SAME INFERIER QUALITY WHICH I WAS INFORMED WAS THE ONLY POSSIBLE SOLUTION. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

Mar 18, 1999 Visibility

THE DEFECTIVE WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER WINDSHIELD THAT WAS OF THE SAME INFERIER QUALITY WHICH I WAS INFORMED WAS THE ONLY POSSIBLE SOLUTION. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

Feb 17, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROLS DO NOT CONFORM TO CAR'S MANUAL. CAR MANUAL SPECIFIES A SEPARATE "LUMBAR" SUPPORT KNOB. WHILE DRIVING I TURNED WHAT I ASSUMED WAS THE LUMBAR SUPPORT AND FOUND IT TO BE THE KNOB CONTROLLING THE ANGLE OF THE BACK SEAT, CAUSING A MOMENTARY JOLT, DISRUPTING MY CONCENTRATION AND T...

Feb 17, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROLS DO NOT CONFORM TO CAR'S MANUAL. CAR MANUAL SPECIFIES A SEPARATE "LUMBAR" SUPPORT KNOB. WHILE DRIVING I TURNED WHAT I ASSUMED WAS THE LUMBAR SUPPORT AND FOUND IT TO BE THE KNOB CONTROLLING THE ANGLE OF THE BACK SEAT, CAUSING A MOMENTARY JOLT, DISRUPTING MY CONCENTRATION AND T...

Feb 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING INTO A DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKES WERE CONTINUOUSLY BEING APPLIED BUT DID NOT RESPOND, RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING A TRUCK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING INTO A DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKES WERE CONTINUOUSLY BEING APPLIED BUT DID NOT RESPOND, RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING A TRUCK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF A HOUSE. MY CAR GAVE A SLIGHT LURCH AND THE MOTOR REVVED UP. I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED BECAUSE I THOUGHT I MUST HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. HOWEVER, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARD ...

Jan 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF A HOUSE. MY CAR GAVE A SLIGHT LURCH AND THE MOTOR REVVED UP. I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED BECAUSE I THOUGHT I MUST HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. HOWEVER, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARD ...