1996 AUDI QUATTRO
0 recalls, 10 complaints - 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Mar 6, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
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 FRO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
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 FRO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 6, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
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 FRO... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 2, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
TIRE FAILURE: BROKEN BELTS ON ALL FOUR TIRES. HAKKAPELIITTA-1 195/65R15. *NM
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: Feb 18, 2003
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.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
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... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 16, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
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... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
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... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Nov 21, 2000
Incident date: Nov 19, 2000
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. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 25, 1998
BRAKES SQUEAK AND LOTS OF BRAKE DUST.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 AUDI QUATTRO
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 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
AUDI QUATTRO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI QUATTRO across all model years (1984, 1990).
8
Total Recalls
145
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
AUDI QUATTRO - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 34 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 10 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |