Tl*the contact owns a 1999 audi a4 quatro. The contact bought the vehicle from a private dealer. As he drove the vehicle off the lot, he heard a grinding noise coming from the brakes. He informed the sales associate that there was rust underneath the vehicle, including the brake pads. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that they would give him another vehicle for an additional $3,000. The other vehicle had a cracked windshield and needed a new fuel pump; therefore, the contact did not want the other vehicle. He kept the audi and took it to an audi dealer for a diagnostic. The results indicated that the bearings were rusted and the vehicle needed an alignment and new brake pads. In addition, the rims were bent. The audi dealer stated that the vehicle should have never been sold in that condition and with those defects. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 142,926 and current mileage was 142,927. Updated 03/17/09. *lj the upper and lower control arms were worn. Updated 03/18/09.
1999 Audi A4: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 190 complaints about the 1999 Audi A4 describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20141
- 20091
- 20081
- 20061
- 20043
- 20032
- 20022
- 20014
- 19995
- 19984
- 19972
- 19962
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 audi a4. While driving 5 MPH in a parking lot, the vehicle began to make a squeaking noise when making a right turn. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was due to excessive wear of the tie rod. The technician discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v248000 (steering;linkages;rod:relay;connecting); however, the VIN was not included although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 79,000 and current mileage was 85,000.
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.
The consumer states that the vehicles left rear brakes failed. Also states that the vehicle often failed to stop during wet conditions, the consumer will press the brakes and there is a delay before they would engage. This happened twice, and almost ran into an intersection, the left rear brakes squeak constantly upon application. The vehicle was taken to the dealer once to fix and it still squeaks. Scc ph
Wires breaking caused air conditioner failure. Breaks pull to right when wet/moist. Door assembled wrong (caused wind noise) had to take in 4 times to repair.hood/ oil pump broke emptying oil on driveway. Front suspension squeaks and ABS comes on when backing up while breaking with wheels turned.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.
- Risk
- This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.
Recall number 99V131001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Audi A4 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1999 Audi A4?
5 of 190 owner complaints about the 1999 Audi A4 (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
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There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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