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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1997 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO AWD are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1997 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO AWD
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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62
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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139
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Substantially worse than average
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Theft Index
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6
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1997 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO AWD
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1997 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO AWD
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1997 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO AWD
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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06-11-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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27,900
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V317000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine. This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative. Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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28,594
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V403000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, as a result of a problem in the production process of the ignition switch, the anchor point of the spring may crack. This could potentially cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine. This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 27, 2006. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834. Note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00V317).
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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12
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V115000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly when engaged, or not remain locked after being engaged. In the event of a crash, an improperly locking seat belt could cause injury to an occupant. Dealers will replace the rear seat belt assembly.
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Recall date:
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10-08-1997
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Units potentially affected:
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39,300
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V175000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel. Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury. Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
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Recall date:
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10-09-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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88,121
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V131001
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:LINES:VACUUM
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 F under certain driving conditions. This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster. Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.
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This 1997 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO AWD safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1997 AUDI A4
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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J&L Warranty Pros has no information about the original manufacturer warranty for this 1997 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO AWD.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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An appealingly affordable European.
By Ray Thursby, NewCarTestDrive.com
In the face of formidable opposition, the small Audis continue to impress us. They are well-equipped, carefully-assembled cars that combine style, fine road manners, comfort and reasonable--if not exciting--performance in a reasonably priced package. If they're not the best buys in their class, either A4 certainly comes close. |
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Overview:
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Providing luxurious transportation in a tidy package has become a lucrative business for many manufacturers. A wide range of choices are available, with a price spread equally broad. European offerings in this realm are generally more expensive, but have their own special appeal. Although Volvo threatens to break out of its conservative mold with its new replacements for the 850 line, the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class sedans are the major players. Audi has long contended in this niche, but none of its past entries have combined charm, style and value as desireably as the year-old A4. And U.S. buyers have responded to this sleek small Audi, pushing the company's sales up to levels it hasn't enjoyed for many years. Like its German rivals, the A4 adds sporty flair to expected luxury trimmings in an effort to appeal to driving enthusiasts. And for 1997 a new model--the 1.8T--expands the A4's appeal even farther by combining existing features and virtues with an innovative powerplant at a lower price.
Read the complete
1997 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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