1997 Audi A4 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Audi A4, 2% of the 98 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a rattle in the dashboard near the instrument panel, dealer replaced the instrument panel, but rattle still exists, also the upholstery in the vehicle has worn out prematurely, it was replaced on feb 20, 2000, but immeditely starting showings signs of wear within a couple of weeks, and also a cut in the leather on the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #563079, filed 2001-09Related service bulletins
- 10249054Jul 10, 2014Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10249085May 13, 2014Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10017657Oct 13, 2005Warranty extension 1997-1999 model year.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 3 | 50% |
| 2021 | 3 | 27% |
| 2020 | 60 | 47% |
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 18 | 40% |
| 2017 | 10 | 18% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Audi A4
33 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology