1985 AUDI 4000
2 recalls, 5 complaints
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.
87V069000 May 18, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.
Consequence
IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
5 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
FUEL PUMP BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE GOING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WOULDN'T DOWNSHIFT, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED AT THE STOP SIGN.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
FUEL PUMP BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE GOING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WOULDN'T DOWNSHIFT, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED AT THE STOP SIGN.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
FUEL PUMP BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE GOING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WOULDN'T DOWNSHIFT, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED AT THE STOP SIGN.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
FUEL PUMP BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE GOING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WOULDN'T DOWNSHIFT, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED AT THE STOP SIGN.*AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
FUEL PUMP BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE GOING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WOULDN'T DOWNSHIFT, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED AT THE STOP SIGN.*AK
Fire
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
TRANSMISSION FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
EA92016
Opened: May 29, 1992 , Closed: Jun 30, 1993
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE92041
Opened: Apr 16, 1992 , Closed: Aug 3, 1992
TRANSMISSION FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92006
Opened: Jan 17, 1992 , Closed: May 29, 1992
GAS TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
DP87002
Opened: Oct 30, 1986 , Closed: Jun 5, 1987
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