ekmark

Had the tires balanced and still have the vibration at about 65mph and the shudder while parking. Just dropped off the car at Audi Manhattan and they still don't know the problem. Got a call today telling me that they have to keep the car in for a couple more days to investigate. They tell me that they have never heard of this problem. Will update later when hopefully resolved.

snagitseven

Two different issues. The low speed shudder is a problem well recognized by Audi. They expect to have an answer to this within 60 days. (I'm told they believe it's a bad steering pump hose design or defect).
The high speed issue is also well recognized. The dealer must exhaust all other possibilities, i.e. force balancing/tire problems, and only then will Audi approve replacement of the front control arms with the different bushings.

I just spoke to an AOA Executive Customer Relations rep today who confirms all of this. Tell your dealer to call AOA if he claims he's unaware of either issue.

wakko

My sister's B8 A4 have had the low speed shudder problem for almost 6 months (reported to the dealer) and still no concrete answer from them

Renegade88

Anyone know if this is an issue with the 2010s too?

Art234

It appears that my 2010 A4 might have the high speed problem, I have not detected the low speed issue as yet. I am waiting till the first service to see what happens--I only have 500 miles on the car.

That said, it appears worst when the car is cold or warming up...which could support power steering pump/pressure/hose issues.

mikeinaustin

Art, not good that the issue hasn't been fixed for 2010, not good at all.

Art234

Mike,

I don't know for sure--I just get some intermittent vibration at those speeds while the car is warming up. NOT all the time.

Time will tell.

Thanks

shawna4

I have this same issue since day 1. Car has subtle shimmy/vibration felt through drive train & steering wheel. Dealer balanced and road force balanced tires... still feel it. Starting to think that I'm nuts, but I'm convinced it's not right.

Any successes in dealing with this issue

mnemons

I am wondering whether any owners can confirm the replacement of control arm will fix the problem. I am still waiting for the arrival of new control arms.

hankoman

Just wanted to doublecheck again, was it so that only non-manual A4s have this issue?