Front Suspension Upper Arm Problems of Audi A4

The consumer requested for recall repair reimbursement for work performed on the 1998 Audi A4 lower control arms. All 4 upper control arms and one bolt on the right side was replaced.

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Control arm failure, front passenger side. Resulted in loss of steering control and veering into a curb, damaging the vehicle ($2000+), insurance would not cover the failed part (esurance). It was extremely fortunate that I was going only 35 mph, that no one was standing or driving where I hit that curb.

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Front passenger control arm has been replaced and failed four times during the life of the vehicle.

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Right front upper control arm broke. It may cause wheel to fall and result in a crash. There is a national back order on parts, and dealer was aware of the problem, and said tha t a new design of the control arm is on the way. But mamufacturer does not admit to the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

When vehicle reached 30,000 miles control arms dried out and created an annoying sound. A black rubber compound was added, but the noise continued.