1994 AUDI CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
The 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 61,200 vehicles.
Recall 98V332000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 37,200 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
View full details →Recall 96V017000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 24,000 vehicles affected
Defect: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ORIGINAL IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN 1997 UNDER NHTSA RECALL 96V017000 BY A DEALER IN WISCONSIN, BEHM MOTORS, APPLETON, WI. THERE WAS NO APPARENT PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL IGNITION SWITCH, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THE LOW MILAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE REPLACED SWITCH IS NOW MALFUNCTIONING EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN. ALSO, THE 1997 AUDI A4 WAS SUBJECT TO NHTSA RECALL #00V31700 FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE 1994 AUDI SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO ANOTHER RECALL. THE DEALER ESTMATED COST OF THIS REPAIR IS $186. A. *AK
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY IN PLASTIC CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOW. DEALER SAID IT WAS NATURAL WEAR AND TEAR.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9804N — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPAIR MANUAL UPDATES. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI CABRIOLET
- 1993 AUDI CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET (current)
- 1995 AUDI CABRIOLET — 12 complaints
- 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET — 14 complaints
- 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET — 2 complaints
- 1998 AUDI CABRIOLET — 1 complaint