1997 Audi Cabriolet Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1997 Audi Cabriolet has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cabriolet?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 Audi Cabriolet recalls

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 97V175Oct 8, 199739,300 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Audi Cabriolet problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2003-05-16, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND FAILED TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, WHICH CREATED EXCESSIVE SPEED. *AK *JB
2003-01-09, Steering
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 DOES NOT HAVE HIGH MILEAGE AND IS MAINTAINED BY AUDI. I HAVE THE BROKEN PART FOR YOUR INSPECTION. IT IS BROKEN IN TWO.

1997 Audi Cabriolet questions

Does the 1997 Audi Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Audi Cabriolet: Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Audi Cabriolet has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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