1997 Audi A4 steering problems
4 owner complaints about steering on the 1997 Audi A4 have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 64,000 miles. No recall currently covers this component on this model year.
What exactly fails
- Steering › linkages › tie Rod Assembly 3
- Steering › linkages › arm › idler And Attachment 1
Owner complaints
Aug 9, 2004 · failed Aug 6, 2004 · NJ
Tie rod end failure. *ak
Dec 31, 2002 · 64,000 miles · OH
Vehicle is experiencing the same defect with the tie rods as stated in recall number 99 v 248 000, but vehicle is not included, cause recall is on the later year vehicle. Please provide more details. Ts
Aug 21, 2001 · failed May 1, 2001 · CT
Two steering control arms have failed.
Jun 6, 2000 · failed Apr 15, 2000 · CO
Stalling at low speeds and idled. Has been in the shop since early may, with no successful repair. Vehicle stalling in traffic is a safety hazard. Audi america contacted, dealer working on car for 30 days. Car stalls and it takes up to 6 cranks of up to 30 seconds each to restart.*ak
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