Audi Cabriolet 1996
Model Cabriolet made in 1996 by Audi got 14 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, structure and wheels. There were some recalls concerningair bags, electrical system. The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/24 | Premium | $ 964 | 2 | 950817 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 5 | ||
| Ignition switch is bad. causing electrical problems: turn signal failure, a/c failure, power windows failure, headlight failure. these occur when car is started. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 96v017000 concerning ignition switch. this vehicle was not included in the recall, but experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall regarding ignition switch failure. *ak | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Ignition switch failed causing the starter to burn out.*ak | |||
| 38900 | 1 | 04/14/2003 | |
| Consumer states while driving all electrical accessories work, but the ignition does not start. cause is unknown. *ak. a defective ignition switch caused the starter to remain engaged. *ts *jb | |||
| 06/07/2002 | 80317 | 2 | 06/06/1998 |
| This vehicle experienced same ignition switch defect as stated in recall 96 v 017 000; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak when the ignition switch fails, it affects the wipers, radio, lights and windows. *ph | |||
| Ignition switch was faulty and caused starter to burn out on two separate occasions. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Ignition switch failed causing the starter to burn out.*ak | |||
| Ignition switch was faulty and caused starter to burn out on two separate occasions. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 96000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the front passenger door will not open. the latch broke inside the door. all the other mechanisms worked. the problem occurred on april of 2005. they were unable to repair the latch without causing damage to the vehicle. the dealership was still not guaranteeing that they could fix the problem. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | ALEXANDRIA | HEISHMAN AUDI | 703-684-8544 |