Major Problems with 1996 Audi A4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1996 Audi A4

1996 Audi A4 FRONTAL Victims: 1

1996 Audi A4 HEADLIGHTS

1996 Audi A4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

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Problems with SWITCH, CONTROL ARM and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi A4 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch was still on when consumer started vehicle. also starter didn't return back when engaged from the switch and...	17 ~ 61808 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION (1) suspension: front end groans and creaks over bumps (even small bumps) as well as when people enter and exit...	9 ~ 16111 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when shifting into fourth gear engine fumbles causing the car to vibrate....on cold starts any release of the throttle and...	7 ~ 1571 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER driver side window failed three times....	6 ~ 11333 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING control rods loose according to audi dealer. confirmed by independent repair shop. indpt shop also noted that tie rods were	4 ~ 16661 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT in 1998 while still under warranty audi was advised of a problem which began with a noise in the car....	4 ~ 48750 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch did not return from starter engaged position starter stayed engaged which lead to its failure after problem occured...	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems is with electrical system/ suspension and air conditioning system. dealership is aware of the problems. *ak...	4 ~ 98750 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION there is a known problem with premature wearing of the suspension assembly including the control arms as well as the	4
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS driver's side airbag deployed without impact parked in garage shifted to park parking brakes applied vehicle still running airbag deployed	3
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the sun roof would open and close on its own while driving....	3
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driver side window failed three times....	3 ~ 11667 miles
AIR BAGS airbag light is on. also horn has not work for the last 3 000 miles. car only has 27 000...	2 ~ 13500 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle experienced the same defect with electrical seat heater and burner as stated in recall # 02 v 314 000.	2 ~ 27500 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my horn has failed once per year for the 6+ years i have owned it. audi (manufacturer) has replaced horn...	2 ~ 30000 miles
STEERING while driving power steering rack assembly failed causing loss of steering and brake control. also sealer broke which resulted in...	2 ~ 35500 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front passenger control arm has been replaced and failed four times during the life of the vehicle.*ak...	2 ~ 15000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING many other audi a-4 owners have complained about premature wear of tie rods and control arms in vermont. audi of	2
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch failed and caused starter to go. vehicle wouldn't start at all. dealership was aware of problem.ak jb ...	2 ~ 49119 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failure....	2
SUSPENSION problems is with electrical system/ suspension and air conditioning system. dealership is aware of the problems. *ak...	2
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine burns 1 quart of oil per 1 000 miles....	2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE driver side window failed three times....	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when shifting into fourth gear engine fumbles causing the car to vibrate....on cold starts any release of the throttle and...	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING driver side window failed three times....	2 ~ 65000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the sun roof would open and close on its own while driving....	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the sun roof would open and close on its own while driving....	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 1996 audi a4. the contact heard a loud squealing noise outside the vehicle when he started...	1 ~ 130000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 10 mph driver's side lower control arm failed. as a result the ball joints seperated.*ak...	1 ~ 95000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 10 mph driver's side lower control arm failed. as a result the ball joints seperated.*ak...	1 ~ 95000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i detected a stong odor of gasoline in the passenger cabin. i took the vehick in two weeks ago and...	1 ~ 60000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer noticed that driver's seat frame was cracked. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that	1 ~ 67000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL at 10 degree below zero throttle cable stuck and vehicle suddenly accelerated. consumer had to pull out of the road	1
EQUIPMENT seat heater on driver's side malfunctioned and burned a hole through the leather seat cover. hot burning sensation on my	1 ~ 55000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the tie rods of both front wheels were damaged. the rubber cap was broken on both and the tie rods...	1 ~ 66642 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the tie rods of both front wheels were damaged. the rubber cap was broken on both and the tie rods...	1 ~ 66642 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i had a problem identical to the problem described in nhtsa campaign id 00v317000. i had to have the...	1 ~ 66000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING while driving power steering box malfunctioned causing loss of steering and brake control also sealer broke which resulted power steering...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY window fails to raise or lower due to broken window regulator plastic components. *ak...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while travleing at 20-25 mph vehicle was involed in a head-on collision crashed into a wall. upon impact driver's side	1
TIRES consumer stated the engine check light keeps coming on and stays on vehicle has been to dealership on numerous occasions.*ak....	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN consumer stated the engine check light keeps coming on and stays on vehicle has been to dealership on numerous occasions.*ak....	1
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch was still on when consumer started vehicle. also starter didn't return back when engaged from the switch and...	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after starting my vehicle and attempting to turn on my headlights (incident occured approx. 8:00 pm) i noticed that my...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after starting my vehicle and attempting to turn on my headlights (incident occured approx. 8:00 pm) i noticed that my...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after starting my vehicle and attempting to turn on my headlights (incident occured approx. 8:00 pm) i noticed that my...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after starting my vehicle and attempting to turn on my headlights (incident occured approx. 8:00 pm) i noticed that my...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT equipment:bicycle carrier broke. *ak ...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tire jack bent under the vehicle's weight causing vehicle to fall....	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING problems is with electrical system/ suspension and air conditioning system. dealership is aware of the problems. *ak...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving in cold weather or if the vehicle has not been warmed up the automatic transmission system malfunctioned causing...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY driver side window failed three times....	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes are much less effective during wet weather. *ak...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when shifting into fourth gear engine fumbles causing the car to vibrate....on cold starts any release of the throttle and...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY ventillation system design is difficult to use without being distracted while driving....	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 35 mph and without warning rpms dropped and vehicle started to buck violently. mechanic has replaced both starter	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 35 mph and without warning rpms dropped and vehicle started to buck violently. mechanic has replaced both starter	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING driver side window failed three times....	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT service manual for 96 and 97 audi a4 do not indicate the need for replacement of the timing belt at...	1

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