1997 Audi QuattroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1997 Audi Quattro, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Audi Quattro has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Audi Quattro recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Quattro 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 Quattro median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What Quattro owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATED WHEN APPROACHING A INTERSECTION WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH, AND UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WITHOUT NO WARNING, CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER CHIP WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION, PROBLEM…
GAS PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY STICKS WHEN DEPRESSED, NO POWER, FOLLOWED BY POWER SURGE.(SUDDEN ACCELERATION). THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT START UP OR WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY.
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