Tl* the contact owns a 1998 audi quattro. The contact received a recall notice for the headlight switch. The dealer repaired the headlight switch. However, after the repair the dashboard warning indicator lights faded on and off and occasionally remained illuminated. When the key was removed from the ignition the radio shut off and it should continue to play. The dealer advised the contact that the failures were due to the electrical system. The contact heard a loud screeching noise while making a right turn. This failure also occurred after the repairs were done. While driving 35 MPH on an icy road the vehicle was shaking after the brakes were engaged and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The current and failure mileage was 106,000.
The worst 1996 Audi Quattro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Audi Quattro 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Audi Quattro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tire failure: broken belts on all four tires. Hakkapeliitta-1 195/65r15.
While driving at 30 MPH consumer lost control of the vehicle, and then came to an abrupt stop. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the consumer that constant velocity joint broke on driver's side.
While driving, consumer began experiencing problems with various dashboard indicators, the temperature guage stopped functioning, followed by a loss of directional signal operation, upon reaching his destination, consumer was unable to remove his key from the ignition, consumer then noticed that the vehicle would restart when the ignition was turned to the start position, but would stall as soon as he released the ignition from the start positiion, vehicle was towed to a mechanic and the necessary repairs were made, however two weeks later, there was a loud explosive noise, which was followed by fire and vehicle was ultimately destroyed, then one month later consumer received a recall notification regarding the ignition switch, consumer is requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer.(attorney for client)
In parking lot at slow speed consumer heard a snap and steering went out. Contacted dealer, out of warranty. (rack/pinion) please add additional information.
Brakes squeak and lots of brake dust.
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Questions about the 1996 Audi Quattro
Is the 1996 Audi Quattro reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1996 Audi Quattro, fewer than a typical Quattro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Audi Quattro?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Audi Quattro have?
No recalls on record.
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