Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 1997 Audi A4. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower control arm (four problems).
The lower front control arms in my '97 Audi A4 1. 8t quattro were replaced by an authorized Audi dealer as part of a voluntary recall campaign in 2004 by Audi to replace a noted defective part. A class action lawsuit brought against Audi by several owners spurred the voluntary recall. Read details...
Failing lower control arms. Read details...
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