1997 AUDI CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
The 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringlinkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 39,300 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringlinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND FAILED TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, WHICH CREATED EXCESSIVE SPEED. *AK *JB
STEERING LINKAGE FAILED. WHILE PULLING OUT ODF A DRIVEWAY, THE LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND RACK BROKE RENDERING THE CAR UNSTEERABLE. THE STEERING WHEELL SIMPLE SPUN. FORTUNATELY THIS DID NOT OCCUR AT HIGH SPEED. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT SAID IT WAS " NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE HIGH MILEAGE AND IS MAINTAINED BY AUDI. I HAVE THE BROKEN PART FOR YOUR INSPECTION. IT IS BROKEN IN TWO.
Safety Rating for the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 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 — 14 complaints
- 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET (current)
- 1998 AUDI CABRIOLET — 1 complaint
- 2000 AUDI CABRIOLET — 1 complaint