1999 AUDI A4 Air Bagsfrontal Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Air Bagsfrontal Issues in the 1999 AUDI A4
2 air bagsfrontal complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 AUDI A4. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Air Bagsfrontal Complaints
ON 9/28/04 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER DRIVER IN A SUBURBAN FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT AWAY, TURNED IN FRONT OF ME, I HIT HER WITH MY 1998 AUDI AVANT WAGON. THE COMBINED SPEEDS OF THE TWO VEHICLES COMBINED WITH WHERE I HIT THE SUBURBAN, FLIPPED THE SUBURBAN. THIS DRIVER WAS TRAPPED IN HER VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS INVOLVED IN LIFTING HER VEHICLE OFF OF HER ARM. SHE SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED HUNDREDS OF STITCHES IN HER ARM. IN CONTRAST, I SHATTERED MY RIGHT WRIST SCAPHOID BONE. THIS REQUIRED A RATHER MAJOR SURGERY INVOLVING BONE GRAPH AND TITANIUM SCREW IN 11/04. THE BONES NEVER FUSED, AND I AM LOOKING AT ADDITIONAL SURGERY. PLEASE NOTE THAT MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED IN THIS ACCIDENT, AND MUCH OF THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT I SUSTAINED WAS IN MY RIGHT WRIST/ARM. I AM ALSO RIGHT HAND DOMINANT. *JB
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT,FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER'S HEAD IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE. *AK
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
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Electrical System
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Tirestreadbelt
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
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Service Brakes Electric
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
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Electrical Systemignition
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
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2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint