1998 Audi 100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 24, 2000 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 100 years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Audi 100. That ranks 2nd out of 4 100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Audi 100 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%———
Structure133%———
Suspension133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 2 complaints
1998: 1199812000: 220002

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Audi 100 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Audi 100.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Consumer was driving and he noticed a loud noise. The faster he drove, the louder the noise became. *ak

Suspension · received Jan 24, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 855487

Consumer was driving and noticed a knocking noise. The more gas he gave the vehicle the louder the noise became. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 24, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 855517

Front spoiler fell off onto highway

Structure · received Dec 16, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 701414

Other Audi 100 years

← 1996 100 · 2001 100 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 10060
199830
1996 10001
1995 10002

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Audi 100?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Audi 100?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Audi 100 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 100 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.