1996 AUDI CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET
The 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, 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 problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (6 complaints), Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemhorn (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 63,300 vehicles.
Recall 97V175000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 39,300 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
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 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IGNITION SWITCH IS BAD. CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: TURN SIGNAL FAILURE, A/C FAILURE, POWER WINDOWS FAILURE, HEADLIGHT FAILURE. THESE OCCUR WHEN CAR IS STARTED. *TR
DT: THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THE LATCH BROKE INSIDE THE DOOR. ALL THE OTHER MECHANISMS WORKED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON APRIL OF 2005. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE LATCH WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS STILL NOT GUARANTEEING THAT THEY COULD FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA RECALL 96V017000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE STARTER TO "BURN" OUT.*AK
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE STARTER TO "BURN" OUT.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9711039701X — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONDITION WITH VEHICLES CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION IS SLOW OR INOPERATIVE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 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 — 2 complaints
- 1995 AUDI CABRIOLET — 12 complaints
- 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET (current)
- 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET — 2 complaints
- 1998 AUDI CABRIOLET — 1 complaint
- 2000 AUDI CABRIOLET — 1 complaint