1998 Audi A4 electrical system problems
The 1998 Audi A4 has 26 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
26
Electrical System complaints
8%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED A BURNING WIRE ODOR UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Audi A4 have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 1998 Audi A4 electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.