Complaints
242
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 1999 Audi A4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:79,205 mi
#214 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Avg mileage:90,656 mi
#314 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:65,378 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Audi A4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 43 | — | — | 79,205 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 14 | — | — | 90,656 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 2 | — | 65,378 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 12 | — | — | 68,812 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 98,432 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 52,286 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 7 | 1 | — | 71,606 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | — | — | 161,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 95,335 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 6 | — | — | 74,520 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | 112,219 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | 72,699 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,205
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,656
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,378
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,812
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,432
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,286
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,606
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
161,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,335
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,520
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,219
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,699
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 1999 Audi A4
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~106,857 vehicles.
20V056000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~106,857 affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
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1999 Audi A4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Audi A4 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Audi A4 has 242 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 43 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Audi A4?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (43 complaints, avg 79,205 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module (14 complaints, avg 90,656 mi); Unintended Acceleration (14 complaints, avg 65,378 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Audi A4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,582 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Audi A4?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Audi A4 include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Audi A4 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 106,857 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Audi A4?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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