Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1996 Audi A4. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems |
Control rods loose according to Audi dealer. Confirmed by independent repair shop. Indpt shop also noted that tie rods were also so loose they were hazardous and indicated on receipt to show Audi Read details...
While driving west on pennsylvania rt. 401 I drove over a small bump in the road, where a drain is buried under the road, and the passenger side front lower a arm snapped in half at a speed of 45 mph causing a catastrophic failure and the car to grind to a halt on the shoulder of the road. Read details...
While driving power steering box malfunctioned, causing loss of steering and brake control, also sealer broke which resulted power steering fluid leakage. Consumer stated while driving, steeing rack on the driver side blowed out gasket seak, the mineral oil spray out under pressure toward the Read details...