1990 AUDI 100
4 recalls, 15 complaints
97V172000 Oct 6, 1997
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
93V006000 Jan 11, 1993
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
91V156000 Sep 18, 1991
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.
Consequence
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110.
Remedy
NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.
91V050000 Apr 2, 1991
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Defect Description
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
Remedy
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Apr 28, 1993
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Apr 28, 1993
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Apr 8, 1996
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Apr 11, 1996
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER INOPERABLE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 6, 1995
TEMPERATURE GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Mar 23, 1994
FAN BELT REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Mar 23, 1994
EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 13, 1993
OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 13, 1993
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1992
INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1992
RIGHT REAR VALVE COVER REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1992
RIGHT REAR INJECTORS REPLACED.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 18, 1996
SHORT IN DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAUSES FUSE TO BLOW FREQUENTLY.
TIRES
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 3, 1996
UNIROYAL TIRE FAILED AFTER TWO MONTHS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1993
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE GEAR, ALSO HIGH RPM. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 AUDI 100
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 5-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.3L 5-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI 100
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99065
Opened: Oct 28, 1999 , Closed: Mar 31, 2000
FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
There is no summary currently available
EA98011
Opened: May 18, 1998 , Closed: Dec 23, 1998
UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
PE98003
Opened: Jan 23, 1998 , Closed: May 18, 1998
UNDERHOOD FIRES
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT UNDERHOOD FIRES OCCUR WHILE DRIVING
EA94026
Opened: Jul 19, 1994 , Closed: Jul 28, 1995
INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE94023
Opened: Mar 7, 1994 , Closed: Jul 19, 1994
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
AUDI 100 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI 100 across all model years (1973, 1996).
32
Total Recalls
122
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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