1997 Audi A8 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Audi A8, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While applying the brakes to park this vehicle it suddenly accelerated. Vehicle came to a stop after being wedged in between two parked vehicles. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #846336, filed 1999-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 25% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 2 | 25% |
| 2006 | 3 | 50% |
| 2005 | 3 | 50% |
| 2004 | 5 | 25% |
| 2001 | 2 | 33% |
| 1997 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Audi A8
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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