1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 12 TSBs
97V175000 Oct 8, 1997
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 16, 2003
Incident date: May 16, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND FAILED TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, WHICH CREATED EXCESSIVE SPEED. *AK *JB
STEERING:LINKAGES
Jan 9, 2003
Incident date: Dec 27, 2002
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... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 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) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 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, 1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
12 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 |
| 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 |
| 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 1 |
| 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
TSB-44-08-14
Nov 19, 2008
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE
20056243
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
2012749-2
Feb 26, 2007
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
0604
Apr 7, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL SLUDGE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION. *KB
0431
Aug 11, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPAIRS OF OIL SLUDGE RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT
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