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Audi A4 1998 Steering Problems

23 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1998 Audi A4 - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V248000Reported September 13, 1999 - 51,900 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 51,900 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes140Engine32Suspension27Electrical System24Air Bags17Vehicle Speed Control13
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.