1995 Audi Cabriolet Problems & Complaints

Average33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cabriolet at the same age

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 Audi Cabriolet with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Cabriolet at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints). 3 recalls cover this model year.

3complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 1995 Audi Cabriolet problems

  • Electrical system
    267%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    267%
  • A/C & heater
    133%

Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi Cabriolet complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi Cabriolet. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Cabriolet years: 1995. Compare all years →

1995 Audi Cabriolet recalls (3)

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 98V-332 · Dec 23, 1998 · 37,200 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Remedy: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 97V-175 · Oct 8, 1997 · 39,300 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 96V-017 · Jan 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles

Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1995 Audi Cabriolet engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automaticFWD16 / 24 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Audi Cabriolet a good car?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Cabriolet rates average: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cabriolet at the same age. It is one of the best Cabriolet years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Audi Cabriolet?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year, most often about 12v/24v/48v battery. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (2) and a/c & heater (1).

How many recalls does the 1995 Audi Cabriolet have?

There are 3 recalls for the 1995 Audi Cabriolet, the most recent from December 23, 1998 (fuel injection system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi Cabriolet?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995. See the full Audi Cabriolet years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.