1996 Audi Quattro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quattro years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Audi Quattro. That ranks 7th out of 10 Quattro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 106,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Audi Quattro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 106,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Audi Quattro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Audi Quattro.
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.
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 from…
Tire failure: broken belts on all four tires. Hakkapeliitta-1 195/65r15. *nm
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
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…
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
Other Audi Quattro years
← 1995 Quattro · 1997 Quattro →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Quattro | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Quattro | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Quattro | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Quattro | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Quattro | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 Quattro | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 Quattro | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Audi Quattro?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Audi Quattro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Audi Quattro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quattro model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.