1996 Audi CabrioletAudi Cabriolet 1996

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Audi Cabriolet, manufacturered by Audi Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Minicompact Cars .

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
AudiWAU Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 MPG22 MPG467.73 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1996 Audi Cabriolet?
     - The 1996 Audi Cabriolet has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet is $3500.
  • Where is the 1996 Audi Cabriolet produced?
     - The 1996 Audi Cabriolet is produced in Ingolstadt, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 12937 [USA]: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

  • Recall 15621 [USA]: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cabriolet

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index64013
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Vehicle record id12534
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)7
    Model name (carline)Cabriolet
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)71
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 131.0
    EPA vehicle size classMinicompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • TSB-44-08-14 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS: Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included. *pe
  • 2012749-2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS: Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe
  • 20056243 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
  • 9711039701X - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: Condition with vehicles convertible top operation is slow or inoperative. *yc
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20070717

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

NoNoN NoneNone20050331

Dt: the front passenger door will not open. The latch broke inside the door. All the other mechanisms worked. The problem occurred on april of 2005. They were unable to repair the latch without causing damage to the vehicle. The dealership was still not guaranteeing that they could fix the problem. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20041226

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

NoNoN NoneNone20030711

Ignition switch failed causing the starter to "burn" out.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20020606

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

NoNoN NoneNone19990601

While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

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

NoNoN NoneNone

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

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