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Audi Cabriolet Electrical problems by year

10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi Cabriolet's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19941001

Electrical recalls

Latest Cabriolet electrical complaints

1996 Audi CabrioletElectrical system

Ignition switch is bad. Causing electrical problems: turn signal failure, a/c failure, power windows failure, headlight failure. These occur when car is started. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10197024
1996 Audi CabrioletElectrical system

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. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10106724
1996 Audi CabrioletElectrical system

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. *Ak when the ignition switch fails, it affects the wipers, radio, lights and windows. *Ph

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10022830
1996 Audi CabrioletElectrical system

Consumer states while driving all electrical accessories work, but the ignition does not start. Cause is unknown. *Ak. A defective ignition switch caused the starter to remain engaged. *Ts *jb

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 10027109
1994 Audi CabrioletElectrical system

The original ignition switch was replaced in 1997 under nhtsa recall 96v017000 by a dealer in wisconsin, behm motors, appleton, wi. There was no apparent problem with the original ignition switch, probably because of the low milage on the vehicle. The replaced switch is now malfunctioning exactly as described in the recall bulletin. Also, the 1997 audi a4 was subject to nhtsa recall #00v31700 for the exact same problem. The 1994 audi should be subject to another recall. The dealer estmated cost of this repair is $186. A. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 753717
1995 Audi CabrioletElectrical systemVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

While driving in a storm windshield wipers/ headlights/ air conditioner, and windows stopped working. Only thing working was the engine. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ignition switch had been replaced under a previous recall # 96 v 017 000. *Ak consumer states that all electrical components quit working. *Slc

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · EquipmentNHTSA 896202
1996 Audi CabrioletElectrical system

Ignition switch was faulty and caused starter to burn out on two separate occasions. Please give any further details.*Ak

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 896074
1995 Audi CabrioletElectrical system

Ignition switch problem was cause for a recall in 1996 (96v017000) and has caused damage to battery and alternator. Key electrical accessories do not function such as turn signals, windshield wipers, headlamps.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 728263

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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