1997 Audi Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Audi Cabriolet. That ranks 4th out of 6 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 37,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Audi Cabriolet problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Audi Cabriolet recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the gas pedal became stuck and failed to return to its normal position, which created excessive speed. *ak *jb
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…
Other Audi Cabriolet years
← 1996 Cabriolet · 1998 Cabriolet →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Cabriolet | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Cabriolet | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 Cabriolet | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Audi Cabriolet?
Owners most often report steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Audi Cabriolet?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.