Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Audi / A4 / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007114105 AUDI A4 1997 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 audi a4. the vehicle was repaired for nhtsa recall number 06v403000 (ignition switch). when the contact went to retrieve
006111958 AUDI A4 1997 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 audi a4. when turning the key to the right to start the vehicle, the key remains in the start position instead of turning
007109931 AUDI A4 1997 1997 audi a4 quattro lease with engine problems customer states that audi corporation is fully aware of the problems with slog and did not send him a
007108680 AUDI A4 1997 Audi safety recall js - ignition switch repaired customer wants to be reimbursed for repairs made from an outside dealer**nar**cc 06/06/07 add to
007106828 AUDI A4 1997 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 audi a4. the vehicle was serviced for recall # 06v403000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). when the vehicle was picked
005096842 AUDI A4 1997 I complied with audi safety recall js for my 1997 audi a-4q when notified by audi to do so by a recall notice. the part that was supplied by audi(an
006087544 AUDI A4 1997 Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers intermittently failed to operate. there was a nhtsa recall, #00v317000 on the vehicle regarding the
006087543 AUDI A4 1997 Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers intermittently failed to operate. there was a nhtsa recall, #00v317000 on the vehicle regarding the
006082196 AUDI A4 1997 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn on the ignition, the key turned forward but would not spring back into place. the ignition housing
901078478 AUDI A4 1997 1997 AUDI A4 IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED TWICE. ONCE REGARDING A RECALL NOTICE. SECOND TIME SWITCH FAILED THE SAME AS IN THE RECALL NOTICE. *KB *NM
006057053 AUDI A4 1997 Dt*: the contact stated while turning the key to the start position with the engine running, the key will not back into the on position and as a
004044277 AUDI A4 1997 (1)i received a recall notice (le recall) from audi of america on the ignition switch on my 1997 a4 sedan. the recall work was performed on 1/29/03
005038540 AUDI A4 1997 I have a 1997 audi a4 q that has a common defect with the ignition switch. this is a very well known problem with these cars and because of the defect
005037440 AUDI A4 1997 The failure i am having is with my ignition switch. when turning on the car, the ignition key does not return to the proper position after the engine
005036232 AUDI A4 1997 Dt: the key wouldn't go into the ignition, and then the radio wouldn't go off. then, the signal lights and the air conditioner wouldn't work. after
005035995 AUDI A4 1997 FAILING LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *JB
004024207 AUDI A4 1997 Dt: periodically clutch will not realease and this disables consumer from driving. sometimes when starting the car and other times when i shift on
004024197 AUDI A4 1997 Audi (97 a4 quattro) has issued a safety recall related to control arms - offering free replacement. they further state that if the control arms have
005005714 AUDI A4 1997 Both of the vehicle's front lower control arms failed. *nm the consumer previously owned a 1882 audi 4000 and a 1985 audi 4000s quattro. *sc *
004313543 AUDI A4 1997 Every 30,000 miles to 40,000 miles the lower control arms failed. when this occurred, the front end made a clanking noise, and the front wheels
004312770 AUDI A4 1997 I have a 97 audi a4 2.8 . quattro. i have ahad numerous repairs on this vehicle. the most recent problem is that a control arm on the sunroof (
901310777 AUDI A4 1997 Re: 1997 audi a4; recall campaign le, electrical ignition switch. *bf the vehicle's ignition switch was replaced in 2001 prior to any failure. a
004310236 AUDI A4 1997 Upon starting the car, it made a noise as though the key was still in starting position. the car drove okay, but the wipers, headlights, digital
004309856 AUDI A4 1997 We have experienced an oil sludge related failure on our 1997 audi a4. ingrid evert, from the office of audi of america's mark trahan, has told me
004300547 AUDI A4 1997 IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO COOPERATE.*AK
004298533 AUDI A4 1997 Control arm failure, front passenger side. resulted in loss of steering control and veering into a curb, damaging the vehicle ($2000+), insurance
004297320 AUDI A4 1997 CONSUMER STATED A SPRING BROKE INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH. AS A RESULT, STARTER STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING AND CURRENTLY FAILED. *AK
004294767 AUDI A4 1997 Apparently related to case: ea04017 i was driving a 1997 audi a4 2.8l v6 quattro at the time of the incident: i was driving 55-mph on the taconic
004292609 AUDI A4 1997 TIE ROD END FAILURE. *AK
004290126 AUDI A4 1997 Recall 00v317000: ignition switch defect.i have a 1997 audi a4 vin [xxx] that was repaired under the recall in jan 2004. the symptoms prompting the
004288072 AUDI A4 1997 CONTROL ARMS WENT BAD. THERE'S NOISE WHEN TURNING AND GOING OVER BUMPS. *LA
0000271833 AUDI A4 1997 While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. driver drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission control
003251391 AUDI A4 1997 Headlight switch failed while driving on paved highway at approximately 60 mph at 11:30 pm. failure caused all headlights to stop functioning,
0000245205 AUDI A4 1997 After the dealership performed the ignition switch recall the defect reoccurred. dealership was refusing the fix the problem, indicating that the
003240490 AUDI A4 1997 Failure in ignition switch.*mr the ignition switch failed which caused the starter to remain partly engaged damaging it beyond repair. a technician
0000229866 AUDI A4 1997 Consumer called complaining about having ignition switch problems. there was a recall on 2000, which he had it done .a few months later it burned the
0000229865 AUDI A4 1997 Consumer called complaining about having ignition switch problems. there was a recall on 2000, which he had it done .a few months later it burned the
002222563 AUDI A4 1997 Both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing was done by the owners other
002222562 AUDI A4 1997 Both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing was done by the owners other
002222561 AUDI A4 1997 Both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing was done by the owners other
0000218093 AUDI A4 1997 TRANSMISSION IS SHOT AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
003201907 AUDI A4 1997 Timing belt tensioner failed at 64k. mechanic said that the timing belt was virtually under no tension and would have failed immediately if not
000199018 AUDI A4 1997 Front control arms are notorious for making clunking noise. you can replace them every 6 months and problem starts all over. this is safety design
000199016 AUDI A4 1997 FRONT CONTROL ARMS
003198476 AUDI A4 1997 THE SEAT HEATER WAS TOO HOT AND BURNED HOLES THROUGH HE SEAT. PH *TS *NLM
002181641 AUDI A4 1997 WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE ROAD DUE TO TIMING BELT FAILURE RESULTING IN MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. *YH
001161503 AUDI A4 1997 Recall 00 v 317 000/ignition switch: dealer capistrano volkswagen; capistrano, ca; phone# 949/493-4843 refused to honor recall notice. asking nhtsa
001151996 AUDI A4 1997 TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DUE TO A PIECE OF METAL INSIDE TRANSMISSION THAT SHREADED OFF.*AK *SLC
002102077 AUDI A4 1997 A/c compressor failure caused car to die while driving. low mileage of car indicates that part is defective. defect like this is very dangerous, as
002093135 AUDI A4 1997 The control arms are part of the suspension. the front axle has 8 control arms in total. went to the dealer and they explained that 6 of the control
001072503 AUDI A4 1997 Control arm bushing started squeaking indicating failure - did not know that the vehicle's instability at higher speeds and inability to track in a
001067770 AUDI A4 1997 Left and right lower control arms (2 on each side for a total of 4) were severly worn, and have been for quite some time prior to my having the defect
0000063684 AUDI A4 1997 Wet braking delay. brake rotors seem to gather water on highway -even in light rain, and cause delayed stopping. when the pedal is pushed down it
0000063683 AUDI A4 1997 Wet braking delay. brake rotors seem to gather water on highway -even in light rain, and cause delayed stopping. when the pedal is pushed down it
001062675 AUDI A4 1997 The brakes don't grab when driving in rain, snow, sleet etc. there's a "lag" of a second or two before the car begins to stop. this happens every
001027293 AUDI A4 1997 VEHICLE HAD BRAKE WORK COMPLETED. *SLC
001019253 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
999019251 AUDI A4 1997 Prior to recall,vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked up, consumer stated that ignition switch was replaced twice and it seems that
001019250 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001019249 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001019248 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001019247 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001018229 AUDI A4 1997 While driving, vehicle all by itself gave full speed after being accelerated slowly beyond the speed onto the cruise control system, the vehicle did
0000016252 AUDI A4 1997 THE VEHICLES BATTERY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
999143186 AUDI A4 1997 AT HIGH SPEEDS VEHICLE DIED OCCASIONALLY. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP/RELAY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
999095233 AUDI A4 1997 Disc brakes are not adequately shielded from water while driving in the rain or snow, resulting in no braking effort for approximately the first two
0000095145 AUDI A4 1997 Lack of stopping when brakes are wet. at 1000 mi replaced all pads with german spec oem pads. wet braking problems neglable. did not need to wash
997092346 AUDI A4 1997 The a4, unlike all other cars i've ever owned, does not have 'splash shields' inboard of the front disc brake rotors. in the rain, this causes a
997085183 AUDI A4 1997 Plaza motors has ignored complaints. am now using parktown. better, but am ready to get rid of car because problems are persisting. do not feel that
997085182 AUDI A4 1997 Plaza motors has ignored complaints. am now using parktown. better, but am ready to get rid of car because problems are persisting. do not feel that
0000082529 AUDI A4 1997 VERY POOR INITIAL BRAKING IN WET CONDITIONS, EX. RAIN OR SNOW. *AK
999080776 AUDI A4 1997 My 1997 audi a4 has experienced almost non braking in cold/wet conditions. when brakes are initially applied during these conditions there is almost
0000079207 AUDI A4 1997 Intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you were to pull into traffic
0000079206 AUDI A4 1997 Intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you were to pull into traffic
0000079205 AUDI A4 1997 Intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you were to pull into traffic
998074193 AUDI A4 1997 IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITHIN THE ELCTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. YH
997045548 AUDI A4 1997 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING.
998045547 AUDI A4 1997 SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
0000038341 AUDI A4 1997 SIGNIFICANT BRAKING DELAY UNDER WET CONDITIONS. *AK
0000230351 AUDI A4 1997 Consumer called complaining about having ignition switch problems. there was a recall on 2000, which he had it done .a few months later it burned the
0000230350 AUDI A4 1997 Consumer called complaining about having ignition switch problems. there was a recall on 2000, which he had it done .a few months later it burned the
002223048 AUDI A4 1997 Both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing was done by the owners other
002223047 AUDI A4 1997 Both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing was done by the owners other
002223046 AUDI A4 1997 Both the cruise control and the headlight washer vaccum pumps shorted out at the same time after 40000 miles. nothing was done by the owners other
003212513 AUDI A4 1997 THE TIMING BELT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE ENGINE. *JB
003211621 AUDI A4 1997 FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS CLUNK AND SQUEAK, THEY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO POOR DESIGN.
003205478 AUDI A4 1997 Upper and lower control arms (all 4) for the front suspension have failed and must be replace again. squeezing/crunching noise at low speed and over
000199490 AUDI A4 1997 Front control arms are notorious for making clunking noise. you can replace them every 6 months and problem starts all over. this is safety design
000199488 AUDI A4 1997 FRONT CONTROL ARMS
003198948 AUDI A4 1997 THE SEAT HEATER WAS TOO HOT AND BURNED HOLES THROUGH HE SEAT. PH *TS *NLM
0000195429 AUDI A4 1997 Vehicle is experiencing the same defect with the tie rods as stated in recall number 99 v 248 000, but vehicle is not included, cause recall is on the
0000194964 AUDI A4 1997 Vehicle is experiencing the same defect with the tie rods as stated in recall number 99 v 248 000, but vehicle is not included, cause recall is on the
001192025 AUDI A4 1997 TWO STEERING CONTROL ARMS HAVE FAILED.
002188342 AUDI A4 1997 While driving the vehicle timing gear belt broke, causing to pull out of the road. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts
002188331 AUDI A4 1997 While driving the vehicle timing gear belt broke, causing to pull out of the road. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts
002180098 AUDI A4 1997 Consumer not able to return key to running position after starting vehicle. current recall 00v317000. consumer contacted dealer ,who advised
002170439 AUDI A4 1997 Timing belt had to be replaced at 60,000 miles which interfered with engine valves, valves were bent. *ak while traveling the engine stopped running
002170429 AUDI A4 1997 Timing belt had to be replaced at 60,000 miles which interfered with engine valves, valves were bent. *ak while traveling the engine stopped running
001161513 AUDI A4 1997 Recall 00 v 317 000/ignition switch: dealer capistrano volkswagen; capistrano, ca; phone# 949/493-4843 refused to honor recall notice. asking nhtsa
001154918 AUDI A4 1997 WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, EITHER TIMING BELT OR TIMING BELT TENSIONER WAS CAUSE FOR STALLING. *AK
000132345 AUDI A4 1997 While driving about 50 mph all of a sudden engine stalled. then, vehicle was towed, and a techinician said it was a broken timing belt. consumer
002106558 AUDI A4 1997 ON TWO OCCASIONS THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS FAILED. NLM
0000102721 AUDI A4 1997 There have been cracking noises in the front suspension. concerned that something would be breaking, i took the car to a service shop that does work
002093142 AUDI A4 1997 The control arms are part of the suspension. the front axle has 8 control arms in total. went to the dealer and they explained that 6 of the control
001086771 AUDI A4 1997 I have contacted audi of america several times because i do not feel i should be responsible for the charges incurred of approximately $4000. due to
001086764 AUDI A4 1997 I have contacted audi of america several times because i do not feel i should be responsible for the charges incurred of approximately $4000. due to
0000085893 AUDI A4 1997 IN WET WEATHER, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES IS GREATLY REDUCED. THERE IS ABOUT A 3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE BRAKES BEGIN TO GRAB.
001080528 AUDI A4 1997 Heated driver seat activated for less than five minutes with outside temperature less than 20 degrees.. smoke filled car and portion of seat melted (
001072504 AUDI A4 1997 Control arm bushing started squeaking indicating failure - did not know that the vehicle's instability at higher speeds and inability to track in a
000068191 AUDI A4 1997 At 31700 miles i noticed a bulge in the sidewall of the left front tire. i replaced both front tires with the identical brand. at 41239 miles, i
0000063690 AUDI A4 1997 Wet braking delay. brake rotors seem to gather water on highway -even in light rain, and cause delayed stopping. when the pedal is pushed down it
0000063689 AUDI A4 1997 Wet braking delay. brake rotors seem to gather water on highway -even in light rain, and cause delayed stopping. when the pedal is pushed down it
000050276 AUDI A4 1997 PREMATURE WEAR
000041938 AUDI A4 1997 I was told by the dealer that the control arms are failing because audi didn't provide for lubrication points.. they had no explanation for the loss
000041937 AUDI A4 1997 I was told by the dealer that the control arms are failing because audi didn't provide for lubrication points.. they had no explanation for the loss
000038933 AUDI A4 1997 Stalling at low speeds and idled. has been in the shop since early may, with no successful repair. vehicle stalling in traffic is a safety hazard.
0000038347 AUDI A4 1997 SIGNIFICANT BRAKING DELAY UNDER WET CONDITIONS. *AK
001027296 AUDI A4 1997 VEHICLE HAD BRAKE WORK COMPLETED. *SLC
0000027292 AUDI A4 1997 Consumer has been noticing creaking noises in front of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the repair shop. they informed consumer there was a
001019257 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001019256 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001019255 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
999019253 AUDI A4 1997 Prior to recall,vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked up, consumer stated that ignition switch was replaced twice and it seems that
001019252 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001019251 AUDI A4 1997 There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in
001018233 AUDI A4 1997 While driving, vehicle all by itself gave full speed after being accelerated slowly beyond the speed onto the cruise control system, the vehicle did
0000018056 AUDI A4 1997 The vehicles ignition switch is failing intermittently, the key will not return to be disengaged from the starter causing the lights, wipers and turn
999095464 AUDI A4 1997 Operation of this a4 configuration at speeds lower than 8 m.p.h. requires either that the operator lug the engine (i.e., run at less than the
0000095156 AUDI A4 1997 Lack of stopping when brakes are wet. at 1000 mi replaced all pads with german spec oem pads. wet braking problems neglable. did not need to wash
997092357 AUDI A4 1997 The a4, unlike all other cars i've ever owned, does not have 'splash shields' inboard of the front disc brake rotors. in the rain, this causes a
997085193 AUDI A4 1997 Plaza motors has ignored complaints. am now using parktown. better, but am ready to get rid of car because problems are persisting. do not feel that
997085192 AUDI A4 1997 Plaza motors has ignored complaints. am now using parktown. better, but am ready to get rid of car because problems are persisting. do not feel that
0000082539 AUDI A4 1997 VERY POOR INITIAL BRAKING IN WET CONDITIONS, EX. RAIN OR SNOW. *AK
999080786 AUDI A4 1997 My 1997 audi a4 has experienced almost non braking in cold/wet conditions. when brakes are initially applied during these conditions there is almost
0000079217 AUDI A4 1997 Intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you were to pull into traffic
0000079216 AUDI A4 1997 Intermittent problem with engine computer kept it from accelerating. it would suddenly only idle out from a stop. if you were to pull into traffic
999064223 AUDI A4 1997 Wet braking. brakes failed to grab in a timely fashion, major delay in braking action led to my hitting the brake harder causing vehicle to skid
998045555 AUDI A4 1997 SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
997045556 AUDI A4 1997 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING.

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