1999 Audi A4 Quattro review from North America
"A repair magnet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Defective stereo speaker when new.
Left front side airbag failed at 15,000 miles.
Heated rear-view mirror failed at 20,000 miles.
Exhaust pipe broke at 30,000 miles.
Failed emissions test at 32,000 miles... Secondary air change-over valve cracked. Car was just over three year warranty period at this point. Audi covered for free.
Washer pump for front headlights failed at 35,000 miles.
Engine (spark plug) control unit module failed at 42,000 miles.
Check engine light back on at 49,000 miles indicating another emissions problem!
General comments?
When it's not in need of another repair, the car is fine.
It's comfortable for front seat passengers, a little cramped in the back seat and overall not great for people over six feet tall.
It definitely needs the Quattro to have enough power.
Given all the issues, I'm not looking to buy another Audi.
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| Great driving car, but high maintenance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2003 |