1997 Audi A8 Review

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Value Range $56,900 - $64,500

Seats 5

Miles per Gallon 17 City / 26 HWY

Crash Testing 0

# Trims 2 Trims

1997 Audi A8 is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 198.20 in length and 56.70 in height. Made in Germany, 1997 Audi A8 has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 60,700 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1997 Audi A8. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 23.70 gallon. The engine is 3.7L V8 DOHC 32V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

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Audi A8 1997 Trims

1997 Audi A8 3.7

Engine: 3.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission: 5A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 17 City / 26 HWY

1997 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro

Engine: 4.2L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission: 5A

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

WAUAF84D0VN000246
WAUAF84D1VN009876
WAUBG84D4VN003457
WAUBG84D4VN007346
WAUBG84D5VN009123
WAUBG84DXVN000742
WAUBG84D7VN008104
WAUBG84D3VN010285
WAUBG84D8VN011464
WAUBG84D7VN005333
WAUBG84D3VN008648
WAUBG84D9VN007178
WAUBG84D0VN000491
WAUBG84D2VN009290
WAUBG84D8VN008337
WAUBG84DXVN001325
WAUBG84DXVN008873
WAUBG84D4VN007136
WAUBG84D8VN003428
WAUBG84D6VN006988
WAUBG84D3VN007127
WAUBG84D3VN000405

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V397000 started on /Date(1218686400000-0400)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall 97V175000 started on /Date(876283200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.