1996 Audi Quattro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 the ignition the radio shut off and it should continue to play. the dealer advised the contact that the failures were due to the electrical system. the contact heard a loud screeching noise while making a right turn. This failure also occurred after the repairs were done. while driving 35 mph on an icy road the vehicle was shaking after the brakes were engaged and the vehicle accelerated without warning. the current and failure mileage was 106,000.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire failure: broken belts on all four tires. hakkapeliitta-1 195/65r15. *nm
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
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
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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…
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 the vehicle would restart when the ignition was turned to the start position, but would stall as soon as he released the ignition from the start positiion, vehicle was towed to a mechanic and the necessary repairs were made, however two weeks later, there was a loud explosive noise, which was followed by fire and vehicle was ultimately destroyed, then one month later consumer received a recall notification regarding the ignition switch, consumer IS requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer.(attorney for client)*jb
- Steering
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes squeak and lots of brake dust.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included.
- 10022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
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