MYRModel Year Report

1996 Audi Quattro

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1996 Audi Quattro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:51.470Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1999: 21 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2009: 1 complaint
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 6 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2009: 1 complaint 2009

1996: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19860
19871
19880
19890
19905
19916
19933
19941
19951
19966
199711
19989
199921
20007
200111
200212
20033
20091

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving, consumer began experiencing problems with various dashboard indicators, the temperature guage stopped functioning, followed by a loss of directional signal operation, upon reaching his destination, consumer was unable to remove his...

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Tires

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

Tire failure: broken belts on all four tires. Hakkapeliitta-1 195/65R15.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-02

Steering

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1996 Audi Quattro reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Audi Quattro?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Audi Quattro have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.