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1997 Audi CabrioletProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Audi Cabriolet, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Audi Cabriolet has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 Audi Cabriolet recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Cabriolet year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cabriolet median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'00'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cabriolet owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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