Model year guide

1998 Audi A4 Avant

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Audi A4 Avant is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.

1998 Audi A4 Avant — representative photo
Representative photo

1998 Audi A4 Avant at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Audi A4 Avant recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Audi A4 Avant.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Audi A4 Avant MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume31 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Audi A4 Avant costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Audi A4 Avant vehicles on record

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1998 Audi A4 Avant — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Audi A4 Avant have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 Audi A4 Avant. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Audi A4 Avant get?

The 1998 Audi A4 Avant has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (16 city / 27 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.