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1984 AUDI 4000

1 recalls, 9 complaints

85V099000 Jul 30, 1985
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
105,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Mar 21, 2008
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 AUDI 4000. THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES BEGAN LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL LINE FAILED IN JULY OF 2004. THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE LINES BENEATH THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN 2004 AND WANTED $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FUEL LINE. THE PUR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Mar 21, 2008
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 AUDI 4000. THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES BEGAN LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL LINE FAILED IN JULY OF 2004. THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE LINES BENEATH THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN 2004 AND WANTED $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FUEL LINE. THE PUR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jul 15, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING GAS WHICH IN TURN LEAKED ONTO THE DRIVEWAY AND DOWN THE FUEL LINES. *JB (THIS WAS A HUGE FUEL LEAK AND WAS UNDER PRESSURE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION) *SC *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
FIRST THE REPORT ON DOOR HANDLES. THE HANDLES ARE MADE FROM POT METAL AND OVER TIME STRESS CRACK. YOU MAY SIMPLY TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR ONE DAY AND THE HANDLE LITERALLY COMES OFF IN YOUR HAND. IF THE VEHICLE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT, IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. V.W. RABBIT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
FIRST THE REPORT ON DOOR HANDLES. THE HANDLES ARE MADE FROM POT METAL AND OVER TIME STRESS CRACK. YOU MAY SIMPLY TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR ONE DAY AND THE HANDLE LITERALLY COMES OFF IN YOUR HAND. IF THE VEHICLE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT, IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. V.W. RABBIT... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
FRONT/REAR POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
SEAT WARMER DOESN'T WORK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
IGNITION COIL PROBLEM. AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 3, 1995
VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH NO WARNING AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.OCCURED 4 TIMES. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 AUDI 4000

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 19.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 19.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI 4000

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA92028 Opened: Aug 3, 1992 , Closed: Feb 9, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
TRANSMISSION FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
EA92016 Opened: May 29, 1992 , Closed: Jun 30, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE92041 Opened: Apr 16, 1992 , Closed: Aug 3, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
TRANSMISSION FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92006 Opened: Jan 17, 1992 , Closed: May 29, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
GAS TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
DP87002 Opened: Oct 30, 1986 , Closed: Jun 5, 1987
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1979
1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION
1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION

AUDI 4000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI 4000 across all model years (1980, 1991).

16 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AUDI 4000 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 1 6 View
1986 3 4 View
1985 2 5 View
1984 (current) 1 9
1983 0 1 View
1981 3 0 View
1980 2 1 View

Other AUDI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
A6 205 2,172 View
Q5 151 1,727 View
A8 138 357 View
Q7 134 1,343 View
A4 129 3,629 View
A7 120 209 View
S6 118 187 View
S3 111 122 View