1999 Audi A4 Reliability

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1.8T Wagon (1.8L 4-cyl. Turbo AWD 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1999 Audi A4 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Engine, Timing Belt and the Ignition Power Stage (4 cylinder engine only). Failure of the Engine is caused because the engine oil gels. When proper maintenance schedules for oil changes are followed, oil gelling should not occur. Audi has issued an 8-year, unlimited mileage, goodwill repair for this condition. Another occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Timing Belt, which will prevent the vehicle from starting. If the Timing Belt breaks while driving, engine damage is likely. Occasional problems on this vehicle, 6-cylinder only, are failures of the Fuel Injectors. The cost to repair the Engine is estimated at $4,775.00 for parts and $845.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $62.00 for parts and $260.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Power Stage is estimated at $386.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to replaced one Fuel Injector is estimated at $44.00 for the parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake (ABS) Control Module. Failure of the ABS Control Module may result in ABS warning indicator illumination. The cost to replace the ABS Control Module is estimated at $2,228.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Starter, Timing Belt and Ignition Coil. Failures of the Starter, Timing Belt and Ignition Coil apply to the 4 cylinder engine only. Failures of the Starter, Timing Belt and Ignition Coil may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Starter is estimated at $238.48 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $65.00 for parts and $260.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coil is estimated at $65.07 for parts and $45.00 for labor. All estimates are based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the Air Bag Control Module. Failure of the Air Bag Control Module applies to 4-cylinder engines only. The cost to replace the Air Bag Control Module is estimated at $880 for parts and $130 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Audi A4 by Identifix

	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.