MYRModel Year Report

1997 Audi Quattro

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1997 Audi Quattro
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:39.407Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi Quattro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1999: 21 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2009: 1 complaints 2009
1997: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030218

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
SUSPENSION

2 of 11 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing macpherson strut and lower arm.

STEERING

1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980317

Also filed under AIR BAGS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Audi Quattro?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Audi Quattro have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.