Audi Cabriolet 1995
Model Cabriolet made in 1995 by Audi got 12 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, structure and wheels. There were some recalls concerningair bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1995
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/26/21 | 20/33/24 | Premium | $ 964 | 2 | 950521 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 2 | 950521 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
97V175000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1994 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 39300 | 10/13/1997 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/08/1997 | 10/10/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
96V017000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1994 to 12/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 24000 | 04/23/1996 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/29/1996 | 02/01/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ignition switch. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: electrical; ignition; switch. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
98V332000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1992 to 07/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 37200 | 04/09/1999 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/23/1998 | 12/23/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all fuel injectors. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began april 9, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
9711039701X | 11/03/1997 | 54051 | Condition with vehicles convertible top operation is slow or inoperative. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: 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. *pe | 02/20/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
09/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
08/17/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
08/17/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
08/17/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
09/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
08/17/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
08/17/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
08/17/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps. | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
09/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc | |||
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
09/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
2 | |||
Back window visability hazey and yellow, can't see thru it well at all and getting worse. | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
09/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. only thing working was the engine. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *slc |