1998 Audi A4 1.8 T review from North America
"Timing Belt Nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing Belt broke at 50K
Transmission problems
Electrical Problems
Ignition Control Module replaced at 80K.
General comments?
Does anyone have any information regarding a class action lawsuit being filed against Audi for the timing belts on the A-4's? Mine broke at 50K and cost me so much money, that by the time it reached 80K, I couldn't afford the car anymore. I am still paying on a loan I took out to put a new head on it due to the fact that all exhaust valves were bent when belt broke at 50,000 miles. Service interval, to my knowledge, is 90,000. clearly a defective part. Many have experienced this same problem and I'm glad to hear a class action was brought. I need to find info regarding this. Can anyone help?
Recommended Reviews:
  | Great performance, fit and finish, but prepare for very high maintenance costs |
| Piece of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2005 |