1997 Audi Cabriolet Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1997 Audi Cabriolet problems

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

Acceleration
1
Steering
1

Problems by type

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Acceleration
1
Steering
1

Recalls 1

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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Audi Cabriolet 6

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
Feb 26, 2007 Service bulletinExterior lights, mositure accumulation.
Apr 7, 2006 Service bulletinOil sludge limited warranty extension. kb
Aug 11, 2005 Service bulletinRepairs of oil sludge related problems. tt
Nov 3, 1997 Service bulletinCondition with vehicles convertible top operation is slow or inoperative. yc

What 1997 Audi Cabriolet owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Acceleration · NY

While driving the gas pedal became stuck and failed to return to its normal position, which created excessive speed. *ak

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Steering · 37,000 miles · CT

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.

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Questions about the 1997 Audi Cabriolet

Is the 1997 Audi Cabriolet reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Audi Cabriolet, fewer than a typical Cabriolet model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Audi Cabriolet?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Audi Cabriolet have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

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1997 Audi Cabriolet problems