1997 Audi A4 electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Audi A4 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I received safety recall js for the audi a4 ignition switch in november 2006 and complied with the instructions by bringing the car to the dealer for a replacement switch in january 2007. The dealer did not do the repair because they said my car already had the correct switch. In june 2008, this…”
filed Jul 2, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 audi a4. In january of 2004, the contact was informed of a recall on his vehicle regarding the ignition switch. The dealer performed the recall repair for free; however, the ignition switch failed in 2007. The dealer conducted a visual inspection. A technician stated that…”
filed Jun 16, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE…Campaign 06V403000 · Oct 23, 2006
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V317000 · Oct 11, 2000
Related service bulletins
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AWC 19-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2019
Electrical System problems in other A4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 A4 | 89 | 72% |
| 2018 A4 | 17 | 39% |
| 2017 A4 | 6 | 11% |
| 2015 A4 | 3 | 16% |
| 2014 A4 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 A4 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 A4 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 A4 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 A4 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 A4 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 A4 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 A4 | 21 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Audi A4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.