1995 Audi Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 12, 2001 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cabriolet years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Audi Cabriolet. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Audi Cabriolet problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2
Visibility2
Equipment1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%———
Visibility267%———
Equipment133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 220012

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Audi Cabriolet recalls (3)

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Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection systemDec 23, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V332000 · 37,200 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

Air bags:frontalOct 8, 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V175000 · 39,300 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Electrical system:ignition:switchJan 29, 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V017000 · 24,000 vehicles

Problem: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Risk: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Back window visability hazey and yellow, can't see thru it well at all and getting worse.

Visibility · received Oct 23, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 9004928

While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. Only thing working was the engine. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all…

Electrical System · received Sep 12, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 896202

Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. Key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.

Electrical System · received Aug 17, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 728263

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi Cabriolet?

Owners most often report electrical system, visibility, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Audi Cabriolet?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Audi Cabriolet a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cabriolet model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.