1998 Audi Quattro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quattro years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Audi Quattro. That ranks 5th out of 10 Quattro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 78,527 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Audi Quattro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 22% | 78,527 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 22% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 22% | 31,240 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 11% | 108,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Audi Quattro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Audi Quattro.
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.
Bulletin date: oct 2005 the warranty is extended for subject vehicles to 168,000 km (105,000 miles), regardless of time in service, for engine damage resulting from a broken timing belt. ( nhtsa item number - 10016506 this happened to my vehicle before this bulletin came out. And i went to audi to…
I purchased an audi a4 1.8t quattro used with 49,000 miles on the odometer and began to notice the abs light along with the brake light start to flicker occasionally while driving at the 70,000 mile range. Within a month of the first sign of failure it would come on earlier (in relation to engine…
I purchased my 1998 audi a4 1.8t awd vehicle in april of 2004 with 91,000. The brakes and rotors were replaced in may of 2004. The car has had no problems with the brakes until july 11, 2005. On this date the abs light came on once. I checked the abs module for dtc codes and it displayed a code to…
Consumer is experiencing engine sticking at a speed should be taken off the road. (nar) *la dealer was notified. *cb
While driving at about 40 mph and decelerating for a red signal, the steering wheel locked up completely with the engine on. The car proved uncontrollable. The steering wheeil became again operational after i shut off and re-started the engine.
Other Audi Quattro years
← 1997 Quattro · 1999 Quattro →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Quattro | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Quattro | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Quattro | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Quattro | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Quattro | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 Quattro | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 Quattro | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Audi Quattro?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Audi Quattro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Audi Quattro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quattro model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.