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2005 Audi A4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1681344
Internal NHTSA #	11348420
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	AUDI
Model	A4
Model Year	2005
File date	05/08/20
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Noticed air bag lights on didnt think quick , also i notuced electrical issue here & there. Engine runs & sounds louder when using a/c. When you go to shut off vehicle theres a loud thump thump noise at the end fir about 3 mins or so , problems starting the engine , back windshield wiper turns on by its self , a week ago the light in the bavk turns on by it self. Other engine problems not sure if all tied in together i just started my purchase on 7/21/2020 from a car dealer. Had it checked by 2 people & one said air leak showing from diagnostic machine . My dealer put on machine & said didnt see nothing wrong. Power steering goes out have to fill almost every 2-3 days. My dealer said dont put more cause it could mess up engine. So i didnt & 2 days later driving 15 -20 mph on residential street it starts sounding like its going to stop so i presumed to shut off engine . Chevk under the hood & the power steering fluid was bone dey smoking slightly , & belt was pulled out a& shredded & it wouldnt even turm on enough to get a full start & dealer came & towed it back. Now he saying i need a new engine
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	175000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FT WORTH, TX
VIN pattern	WAUKF78E65AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	25/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	15
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Audi A4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Audi A4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?