1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
2 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs
98V332000 Dec 23, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
96V017000 Jan 29, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
THE ORIGINAL IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN 1997 UNDER NHTSA RECALL 96V017000 BY A DEALER IN WISCONSIN, BEHM MOTORS, APPLETON, WI. THERE WAS NO APPARENT PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL IGNITION SWITCH, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THE LOW MILAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE REPLACED SWITCH IS NOW MALFUNCTIONING EXACTLY AS... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Aug 8, 2001
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY IN PLASTIC CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOW. DEALER SAID IT WAS NATURAL WEAR AND TEAR.*AK
Crash
1 deaths
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 AUDI CABRIOLET
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
A901341 2010353-
Sep 23, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once
20056243
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
9804N
Apr 23, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPAIR MANUAL UPDATES. *YC
9711039701X
Nov 3, 1997
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONDITION WITH VEHICLES CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION IS SLOW OR INOPERATIVE. *YC
AUDI CABRIOLET - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI CABRIOLET across all model years (1993, 1997).
9
Total Recalls
40
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths