One problem related to steering gear box has been reported for the 1996 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 inside of fdront wheel soaking brake pads and coating disc, vehicle was hard to steer.