1997 Audi A4 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 34 complaints for the 1997 Audi A4, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 118,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 118,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
My audi a-4 was parked all day, all of a sudden the car caught on fire only in the dash. I have reported this to audi they refuse to give me a report after looking at the car. They also said they could not tell if it was tampered with. The fire dept that put out the fire, said it was an electrical fire. This car is stock, I have had to replace the ignition switch and module. This car has had recalls and may complaints. This could caused injury and death if my child and I were in the car.
Dt*: the contact stated while turning the key to the start position with the engine running, the key will not back into the on position and as a result, the starter grinded. The key must be manually moved back to the start position. There is a NHTSA recall # 00v317000, concerning the ignition switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The manufacturer has been alerted.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Audi A4
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints