Audi A4 grinding brakes problems

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · OR

I am reporting severe vehicle safety defects and merchant safety non-compliance regarding a 2014 Audi A4. The vehicle was financed with severe, undisclosed engine defects, specifically extreme oil consumption and catastrophic coolant leaks. When I requested warranty repairs, a dealership representative named Stephen explicitly instructed me in writing via text message to intentionally operate the vehicle with active oil and coolant failures until the engine suffered a total mechanical blowout. Relying on this directive, I operated the vehicle, resulting in a sudden engine seizure inside a high-traffic 4-way light intersection placing my safety in immediate jeopardy. Additionally, the dealership lied stating the service brakes were brand new, but they were dangerously worn down and squeaking upon delivery, failing basic intake safety standards. I possess full text transcripts verifying these inspection lies and bad-faith directives.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Steering · 31,800 miles · NY

I have recently purchased this card and it has a weird grinding type noise when turning at slow speeds or while parked. Steering shakes and feels like something is about break or is loose at the steering component possible linkage issue.

Filed Apr 24, 2011 · Suspension · PA

While driving west on pennsylvania rt. 401 I drove over a small bump in the road, where a drain is buried under the road, and the passenger side front lower a arm snapped in half at a speed of 45 MPH causing a catastrophic failure and the car to grind to a halt on the shoulder of the road.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · VA

At around 55,000 miles, warranty over at 50,000, my friend (he owns a foreign auto repair shop in seattle) noticed that my transmission was a little jumpy. It might have been doing this earlier but I did not notice it because my wife was driving the car and they never know anything is wrong with the car until it falls part. My nearest authorized dealership was 45 minutes away and I need the vehicle for deliveries and pickups in my business so I waited until it got worse. At approx 65,000 miles I took it to a local dealer ($99) who stated that my transmission was going to fail to the tune of $ 6500. I called audi, they said that they could not do anything until I see an authorized dealer. That cost me $ 115 to tell me the same thing and they were going to charge me $ 8500. I asked why it is failing so early, he could not give me an answer. It's "one" of those things! Asked if there was anything I could have done to prevent it and he said "no". My buddy said drive it till it drops, it has 74,000 miles now, it's grinding real bad now and I do not have the $ 6000 to fix it, need some relief especially since others are having the same problem. I have owned over 20 cars in my life and I have never had a transmission problem. This is my first and last german made automobile. I need help!

Filed Mar 31, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 audi a4. The contact heard a loud squealing noise outside the vehicle when he started the ignition. The RPM's increased and the ignition key failed to return to the engine running position. Immediately, the ignition key was turned manually to the "on" position to resume normal operation. In addition, the windshield wipers and headlights became inoperative without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v403000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) was referenced. The failures were identical, but the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 132,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 audi a4. The contact constantly heard a very loud squealing noise coming from her brakes. The dealer stated that audi uses semi-metallic material inside the brake pads and all their vehicles make the same noise when the brake pedal is depressed. The contact was more concerned of the noise, rather than the safety aspect. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was willing to assist with the repairs because there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 20,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Brakes, Suspension · 142,926 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Steering · 65,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The grinding noise persisted while driving various speeds and worsened when making left and right turns. The vehicle was driven to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the power steering fluid was low. The fluid was refilled and the grinding noise ceased. Approximately one month later, the noise returned and was worse than ever. The vehicle was driven to the local repair shop again and the mechanic found that the steering was defective, which caused the power steering to leak. The vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Steering · 79,000 miles · HI

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · FL

Been a not so proud owner of a audi a4 2004 , and having a number of documents issues with my call and receiving poor service from my local dealer. At approximately 3000 miles before my warranty expired the front brakes starts to make grinding nose after taking to the dealer the dealer informed me that the brakes needed to be replaced including the routers (which by the way they never replaced under the maintenance despite the fact I requested them to check my brakes every time I took the car for service and they kept telling my the brakes were good). At this time they informed me that I had to pay $320.00 to have my brakes replaced. What I don't understand is my did the dealer waited for the router to the full damaged before replacing them.