1999 AUDI A4 Tires Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1999 AUDI A4
2 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 AUDI A4. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TREAD SEPARATION. I WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I-580, APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN THE TREAD ON MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEW. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHER AWARE DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY WHO ALLOWED ME TO CHANGE LANES AT A REDUCED SPEED. THE TIRE TREAD DAMAGED THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF MY CAR, CAUSING APPROXIMATELY $4,000 IN DAMAGES, OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY $3,000 WAS COVERED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IS SAFETY, NOT MONEY. I COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED AS A RESULT OF THE TIRE FAILURE. THE TIRE HAD A BIG O TIRES BRAND LABEL BUT IT WAS MANUFACTURED BY COOPER. BEFORE THE INCIDENT, THERE WAS NO ABNORMAL USAGE OR WEAR ON THE TIRE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ACCELERATED WEAR AT THE PLACE WHERE THE TREAD SEPARATION INITIATED,...
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TREADS SEPARATED ON BOTH FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT TIRES ALONG ON INSIDE EDGE OF EACH WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 IN NH. ONE THREW CORD, THE OTHER SHOWED SEPARATION UPON EXAMINATION. DEALER [LAKES REGION AUDI, GILFORD NH] CHECKED INFLATION, AT 31.2 AND 31.4LB (RECOMMENDED PRESSURE IS 32LB). MODERATE TREAD WEAR (4/32IN LEFT?) AFTER 30K MI. DEALER ALSO PERFORMED RE-ALIGNMENT AFTER NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED, BUT FOUND NO SERIOUS PROBLEM (MINOR TOE-IN ADJ). THIS CAR IS DRIVEN MOSTLY IN WASHINGTON DC WHERE IT HAS BEEN VERY HOT RECENTLY, BUT THESE ARE TEMPERATURE CATEGORY A TIRES. SAME FAILURE ON BOTH FRONT TIRES AT SAME TIME SUGGESTS A POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT.*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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Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
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
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
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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
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
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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
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Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
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Traction Control System
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Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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