1995 Audi Cabriolet Problems: 3 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1995 Audi Cabriolet problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
2
Visibility
2

Problems by type

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Electrical
2
Visibility
2

Recalls 3

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported December 23, 1998 · 37,200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

Recall number 98V332000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported October 8, 1997 · 39,300 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 97V175000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported January 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 96V017000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 1995 Audi Cabriolet

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Audi Cabriolet 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Nov 19, 2008 Service bulletinAudi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by...
Feb 26, 2007 Service bulletinHeadlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. kb
Nov 3, 1997 Service bulletinCondition with vehicles convertible top operation is slow or inoperative. yc

What 1995 Audi Cabriolet owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 23, 2001 · Visibility · OH

Back window visability hazey and yellow, can't see thru it well at all and getting worse.

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · NY

While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. Only thing working was the engine. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working.

Filed Aug 17, 2000 · Electrical · VA

Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. Key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.

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Questions about the 1995 Audi Cabriolet

Is the 1995 Audi Cabriolet reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 Audi Cabriolet, fewer than a typical Cabriolet model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Audi Cabriolet?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is visibility (2).

How many recalls does the 1995 Audi Cabriolet have?

3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags and electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Audi Cabriolet electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V017000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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