Complaints
133
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Audi A4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:116,749 mi
#29 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Avg mileage:72,500 mi
#37 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:11,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Audi A4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 17 | — | — | 116,749 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 9 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 131,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 66,642 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 4 | — | — | 97,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 98,238 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 2 | — | 1 | 55,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 71,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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