1996 Audi Cabriolet Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 88%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,317miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Audi Cabriolet, 88% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,317 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This vehicle experienced same ignition switch defect as stated in recall 96 v 017 000; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. When the ignition switch fails, it affects the wipers, radio, lights and windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10022830, filed 2003-11, 80,317 miles“Ignition switch is bad. Causing electrical problems: turn signal failure, A/C failure, power windows failure, headlight failure. These occur when car is started.”
NHTSA complaint #10197024, filed 2007-07“Nhtsa recall 96v017000 concerning ignition switch. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall regarding ignition switch failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10106724, filed 2005-01Related recalls
- 96V017000Jan 29, 1996Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.Covers: Audi Cabriolet 1994–1996, 100 1994–1996, 90 1994–1996 +3 more
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | 88% |
Other parts of the 1996 Audi Cabriolet
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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