1997 Audi A8 problems

Filed Dec 14, 2006 · 95,000 miles · IL

My 1997 audi a8 is equipped with a vehicle jack that is grossly inadequate for changing a tire and is hazardous to anyone using it-- it is prone to collapse. Many users of this jack have experienced collapse, and audi does not care to do anything about it.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Airbags · 135,700 miles · OH

My 1997 audi a8 has air bag light display in the center of the instrument panel. On a recent visit to the audi dealership, I was told by the service advisor that they have reset the fault code. Wherever, soon after that the warning light came up again and stay on now. I searched the web and found out there were many owners experienced the same issue on the 1997-2000 model year of the a8. I read the owner's manuel, and it says if the air bag warning is on, when collision occurs, the driver and passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated (I.e. Frontal air bags would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.) since the air bag is a vital safety system, I'd strongly suggest to you to investigate this failure.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Body · CT

Vehicle was pulling out in reverse when all of a sudden the bumper got caught on something and ripped out completely. Consumer anticipated that the vehicle was designed too low, and had informed the manufacturer.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Acceleration · 69,000 miles · NJ

While driving the consumer's 1997 audi a8 quattro accelerated suddenly. *nm

Filed Jul 18, 2003 · Electrical · 63,700 miles · FL

The ignition switch in my 1997 audi a8 failed internally and was disabled in it's ability to spring back from the start position. With the switch contacts in a position between start and run, none of the electrical auxiliary equipment will operate. This includes the headlights / taillights, turn signals , wipers and other systems. This condition can also allow the starter to remain engaged with the engine running. In this instance, this occurred the first time at night with my wife. I believe that this failure represents a serious safety issue. Research on the internet reviled that this failure has been well documented on other audi models. The federal safety agency has previously issued recalls on the 1997 a6 (00v317000) and 1996 a4 (96v017000) models due to failure of the ignition switch. I contacted audi USA customer service (reps. Name- megan) and entered a complaint - case#30325223 the dealership was contacted by audi USA the ignition switch was replaced by the audi dealer at a cost of $535.00 fully charged to me.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · CA

While driving there was a terrible noise coming from vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer and dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer feels transmission has a defect.

Filed Dec 14, 2000 · Lights, Transmission · NJ

Transmission was defective causing loud humming noise from engine while driving. Nlm

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

Brakes would not stop vehicle at a red light. Consumer has to keep pushing brakes. Took to dealer 4 times, and everytime dealer said rotors were damaged. Consumer stated that transmission went out at 10000 miles. *ak the vehicle maker acknowledged that the a8 rotors wear quickly.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Transmission · OR

We want information regarding the odometer "rollback" (changing from kilometers to miles). Does this constitute odometer fraud if sticker was not on the door when we purchased this vehicle? We want to know if all legal requirements were met for importation to the u. S. From mexico in 1999. And were all taxes and/or penalties paid in full? Also were all document requirements complied with? Vehicle id number is not on the dash on left-hand side, visible from outside.

Filed Sep 1, 1999 · Acceleration · FL · crash

While applying the brakes to park this vehicle it suddenly accelerated. Vehicle came to a stop after being wedged in between two parked vehicles. Dealer has been contacted.