Major Problems with 1997 Audi A4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1997 Audi A4

1997 Audi A4 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 2040560 miles

1997 Audi A4 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 183000 miles

1997 Audi A4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 1

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Problems with SWITCH, ENGINE and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi A4 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicles ignition switch is failing intermittently the key will not return to be disengaged from the starter causing the...	24 ~ 89146 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was told by the dealer that the control arms are failing because audi didn't provide for lubrication points.. they...	9 ~ 7111 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC very poor initial braking in wet conditions ex. rain or snow. *ak...	9
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION control arm bushing started squeaking indicating failure - did not know that the vehicle's instability at higher speeds and inability...	7 ~ 27429 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer has been noticing creaking noises in front of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the repair shop. they informed consumer...	6 ~ 13333 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT i was told by the dealer that the control arms are failing because audi didn't provide for lubrication points.. they...	5 ~ 25638 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing...	4 ~ 30500 miles
AIR BAGS i was stopped at a red light when a car crashed into the back of my 1997 audi a4. this...	3 ~ 778853 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING stalling at low speeds and idled. has been in the shop since early may with no successful repair. vehicle stalling...	3 ~ 21333 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL instrument panel lights malfunctioning....	3 ~ 6000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING plaza motors has ignored complaints. am now using parktown. better but am ready to get rid of car because problems	3 ~ 29667 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY ignition switch appeared to break when starting car. the key would not return all the way to starting position and...	2 ~ 59000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT ignition switch appeared to break when starting car. the key would not return all the way to starting position and...	2 ~ 68000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my audi a-4 was parked all day all of a sudden the car caught on fire only in the dash....	2 ~ 114229 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS heated driver seat activated for less than five minutes with outside temperature less than 20 degrees.. smoke filled car and	2 ~ 40500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN operation of this a4 configuration at speeds lower than 8 m.p.h. requires either that the operator lug the engine (i.e....	2 ~ 26000 miles
SEATS prior to recall vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked up consumer stated that ignition switch was replaced	2 ~ 1020280 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER instrument panel lights malfunctioning....	2
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the a4 unlike all other cars i've ever owned does not have 'splash shields' inboard of the front disc brake...	2
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer called complaining about having ignition switch problems. there was a recall on 2000 which he had it done .a	2 ~ 38000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 1997 audi a4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the brakes failed...	1 ~ 70000 miles
SEAT BELTS i was stopped at a red light when a car crashed into the back of my 1997 audi a4. this...	1 ~ 183000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1) failure of front left (driver side) hydraulic brake hose at caliper end at inboard side of hose strain relief....	1 ~ 130000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: periodically clutch will not realease and this disables consumer from driving. sometimes when starting the car and other times	1 ~ 76000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY i have a 97 audi a4 2.8 . quattro. i have ahad numerous repairs on this vehicle. the most recent...	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT control arm failure front passenger side. resulted in loss of steering control and veering into a curb damaging the vehicle...	1 ~ 103000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight switch failed while driving on paved highway at approximately 60 mph at 11:30 pm. failure caused all headlights to...	1 ~ 97000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the timing belt broke which caused damaged to the engine. *jb...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT a/c compressor failure caused car to die while driving. low mileage of car indicates that part is defective. defect like...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing...	1 ~ 40000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing...	1 ~ 40000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission prematurely failed and without prior warning due to a piece of metal inside transmission that shreaded off.ak slc...	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES two steering control arms have failed....	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES at 31700 miles i noticed a bulge in the sidewall of the left front tire. i replaced both front tires...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE at high speeds vehicle died occasionally. dealer replaced fuel pump/relay. manufacturer has been notified. *ak...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 1997 audi a4 has experienced almost non braking in cold/wet conditions. when brakes are initially applied during these conditions...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer has been noticing creaking noises in front of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the repair shop. they informed consumer...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS wet braking delay. brake rotors seem to gather water on highway -even in light rain and cause delayed stopping. when...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. driver drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that transmission	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicles battery exploded without warning. nlm...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you...	1

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