1997 Audi Quattro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 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 engine cooling of the 1997 Audi Quattro, 18% of the 11 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.
“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 2003-02Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Audi Quattro
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Audi Quattro
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.
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