Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Audi A4

Rack and pinion, steering locked up.

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The front wheel bearings were making noise @ 76,756 miles, while driving on the open road, so both were changed out. Upon checking the internet I found TSB no. 401548 referring to the problem in many Audi models from 2009-2016. With this extensive problem, a recall should be enforced. A month later @ 78998 miles the electronic rack and pinion steering started to make a rubbing noise when turned, sitting or traveling and an on board red notice came up indicating steering problem seek professional help. The unit was electrically diagnosed with a failed air bag clockspring and an electronic steering gear assembly. The codes were entered and the rack and clockspring were reprogrammed to the vehicle once installed, solving the problem. This also seems to be an inherent problem in this vehicle, since the mechanic had know of two other already this year. The car did drive fine with the old rack and pinion in it.

Electric cooling pump defect that bled onto the power steering rack rendering the car inoperable - light came on and said do not drive defective steering. $3770 to replace both the rack and pinion and the cooling system. This was done in may. No refund has come through after several attempts. Recall says remedy not available yet - I need the money now.

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Power steering fluid is draining from reservoir faster than I can put it in. This is one problem too many on my Audi. The car is a 2006 A4 purchased new in March 2007 therefore 5 years and 3 mths and 60,000 miles. From what I can't read on the web, the oil is lost in the rack and pinion box. This is the fourth time at Audi dealer in past 6 weeks, two electric window regulators, bearing front wheel and now power steering problem that I think will go in the 600$ to 1000$ repair. I've had many cars and since my two past Audi's, I've replaced parts that I had never heard before even if I kept my previous cars 7 years and 160,000 miles. This is definitely my last german product in my yard. Audi has a nice design but that is it. You need at least two cars in the driveway to own an Audi, that way you are not stuck. My dealer has quadrupled his service area, now I know the reason.

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While driving at any speed and attempting to turn the steering wheel in either direction a grinding noise was heard. The vehicle was serviced, and the technician determined that rack and pinion needed to be replaced.

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