2003 Audi a4 cabriolet steering was extremely noisy from date of purchase on. Gradually got worse. Steering column was replaced by audi service 3 times to no avail. At one point, a total failure of the power steering caused dangerous driving conditions. Audi mechanics and dealer admitted to faulty power steering in some a4 cabriolet models but will not officially acknowledge. After almost 4 months I'm still waiting for a replacement car. *La
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Audi Cabriolet Steering problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi Cabriolet's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
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Steering linkage failed. While pulling out odf a driveway, the linkage between the steering wheel and rack broke rendering the car unsteerable. The steering wheell simple spun. Fortunately this did not occur at high speed. The dealer service dept said it was " normal wear and tear. This vehicle does not have high mileage and is maintained by audi. I have the broken part for your inspection. It is broken in two.
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