1998 Audi 100

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1998 Audi 100
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:44:19.483Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi 100 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 18 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1998: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19860
19870
19880
19894
19904
199110
199222
199318
199420
19950
19960
19983
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.

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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HE NOTICED A LOUD NOISE. THE FASTER HE DROVE, THE LOUDER THE NOISE BECAME. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000124

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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FRONT SPOILER FELL OFF ONTO HIGHWAY

NHTSA ODI report, 19981216

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE. THE MORE GAS HE GAVE THE VEHICLE THE LOUDER THE NOISE BECAME. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000124

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Audi 100 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1998 Audi 100 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Audi 100?

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Audi 100 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.