1997 Audi Quattro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quattro years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Audi Quattro. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Quattro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 18% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | 84,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Audi Quattro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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 1997 audi a4 quattro. The contact stated that the headlight switch failed, which caused the headlights to shut off while driving 35 mph at night. He had to park the vehicle for the remainder of the evening. He was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id…
On sunday night, 3/11/07, my wife was driving our audi a6 quattro wagon when the car suddenly went out of control. As she applied the brake, the car veered wildly, spinning a full 360 degrees. To gain control my wife next tried light acceleration and was able with that and brute force to pull the…
I experienced a failure identical to recall 00v317000. The plastic ignition switch housing fractures, allowing the ignition and starter to fire continuously. My starter burned out and the repair of both the switch and the starter cost $830.56. Audi claims my car was not in the recall group.*jb
My wife and i purchased a new 1997 audi a4 quattro. Within the first couple of years we received a recall notice that the lower front control arms might need to be replaced. The dealer examined the car and determined the replacement was necessary. Now, last week i received another recall notice…
Heater stopped working-heater core checked and found to be okay. Thermastat replaced. Water pump found to be non-functional and replaced. Problem not solved. Head gaskets replaced and found cracked head. Head replaced -s still did not solve the heat problem. Heater core replaced-still did not solve…
Other Audi Quattro years
← 1996 Quattro · 1998 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 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 Quattro | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Quattro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Audi Quattro?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Audi Quattro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.