1997 Audi Quattro Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Audi Quattro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Audi Quattro. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 18%
- Engine cooling2 18%
- Suspension2 18%
- Air bags1 9.1%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Equipment1 9.1%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “Consumer stated when approaching a intersection while traveling about 45 MPH, and upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost all power without no warning, causing a near accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the computer chip within the transmission, problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #811887, filed 1997-05Brakes: “While driving down the road the vehicle went to the left and the steering locked up, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing the driver to hit the media in the road. The brakes locked up, and the vehicle has ABS brakes. The driver said that the air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #821981, filed 1998-03Engine cooling: “Heater stopped working-heater core checked and found to be okay. Thermastat replaced. Water pump found to be non-functional and replaced. Problem not solved. Head gaskets replaced and found cracked head. Head replaced -s still did not solve the heat problem. Heater core replaced-still did not solve the problem. Radiator replaced - problem appears to be solved, however car runs worse than it did before spending $3,500-. Totall frustrated and no help from Audi after numerous phone calls. Car warranty ran out in december-problem occured in january.”
NHTSA complaint #10007733, filed 2003-02Suspension: “On sunday night, 3/11/07, my wife was driving our Audi a6 Quattro wagon when the car suddenly went out of control. As she applied the brake, the car veered wildly, spinning a full 360 degrees. To gain control my wife next tried light acceleration and was able with that and brute force to pull the car onto the side of the road. The dealer, after examining the vehicle, told us that a nut had come off the bolt holding the right front strut. We do not understand how a nut would suddenly loosen like this after 60,000 miles and 10 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185514, filed 2007-03, 59,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 59,000 and 84,750 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Audi Quattro in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10027923Nov 19, 2008Wheels. Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models…
- 10022141Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
Other model years of the Audi Quattro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 60,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 11 | 34,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | 47,138 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 21 | 60,498 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 9 | 77,426 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 11 | 71,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 138,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 106,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Audi Quattro have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Audi Quattro as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Audi Quattro is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1997 Audi Quattro been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Audi Quattro reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,000 miles and the middle half falls between 59,000 and 84,750 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.