Audi Audi 1998
Model Audi made in 1998 by Audi got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (steering).
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 910106 | 05/24/2001 | 621504 | Subject regarding radio connectors. *tt | 09/25/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9902 | 06/22/1999 | 607340 | This bulletin provides a fluid capacity chart for 1998 and 1999 vehicles. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9807 | 06/16/1998 | 601887 | Information containing possible error codes for models with panasonic cd changers. *tt | 08/28/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 570101 | 04/10/2001 | 621499 | A condition may exist where the remote transmitter(s) are permanently or intermittently inoperative. *tt | 09/25/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 0001 | 10/26/2000 | 615882 | Subject regarding engine, fluctuating idle or idle speed too low. *tt | 02/01/2001 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe | 02/20/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| PE03019 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/15/2003 | 09/17/2003 | STEERING WHEEL HEATER OVERHEATS | ||
| This pe was opened based on four odi complaints that the steering wheel overheats. vw has shown that moisture and prespiration permeate the steering wheel cover causing the heating element to corrode.this corrosion may cause a small, localized area of the steering wheel to experience a brief duration of overheating.there are no reports of the steering wheel sustaining combustion. the investigation has found no occurrences of severe burning and no consumers required medical attention. a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/16/2006 | 71000 | 1 | 02/11/1998 |
| Audi engines are notorious for sludge problems. although audi recognizes this problem on their 4 cyl turbo engines, they do not acknowledge the problem on the 6 cly engine. my engine, with 71,000, has a severe engine sludge problem, which has cause all the seals to leak. audi does not acknowledge the problem, and won't assist. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| While filling the fuel tank, gasoline sprays out of the tank, under pressure, and gets all over the person filling the car, all over the car, and all over the ground. once the spraying starts it does not stop until all pressure in the tank has vented. when this occurs is unpredctable. audi is aware of the problem and has chosen to blame the consumer for not filling the fuel tank correctly. my wife and i have been sprayed with gas on three occasions. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 68000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 |
| Failure of the abs controller with less than 70,000 miles. the problem was confirmed by a local audi dealership. audi was contacted and refused to make repairs. this is a significant problem for late model audi's and vw's and nhtsa should investigate the frequency of failure and require a recall. the incident date is appoximate. *jb | |||