1986 AUDI 4000
3 recalls, 4 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
4 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 4, 2002
Incident date: May 31, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR PAD STUCK TO THE FLOOR, COULDN'T STOP VEHICLE , AND HIT A TREE.*AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Mar 10, 1998
THE DIFFERENTIAL GREASE HAS EVAPORATED AND THERE IS APPARENT DAMAGE TO THE BEARINGS AND GEARS. AUDI CLAIMS THIS VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER CAMPAIGN #93V006000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Jun 22, 1996
WIFE PARKED VEHICLE, PUT IN PARKED, VEHICLE STILL RUNNING, TRIED TO REMOVE KEY, VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS, VEHICLE HIT TREE, STOPPED ON ITS OWN. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 7, 1995
Incident date: Jun 7, 1995
DEFECTIVE IDLE STABILIZER CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE BY ITSELF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (87V-069). *AK
Crash
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