1987 AUDI 4000
1 recalls, 6 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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 7, 1999
SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF TRANSMISSION UPON EITHER STARTING AND PLACING IN GEAR OR PRESSING ON BRAKE AT STOPPING. EVAPORATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS CAUSED TRANSMISSION GEARS TO WEAR OUT AND SLIP UPON ACCELERATION. INTERNAL HARD PARTS BROKEN AND CHIPPED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 7, 1999
SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF TRANSMISSION UPON EITHER STARTING AND PLACING IN GEAR OR PRESSING ON BRAKE AT STOPPING. EVAPORATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS CAUSED TRANSMISSION GEARS TO WEAR OUT AND SLIP UPON ACCELERATION. INTERNAL HARD PARTS BROKEN AND CHIPPED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 3, 1998
Incident date: Mar 15, 1997
GAS TANK LEAKS FUEL INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT AND TRUNK.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF TRANSAXLE EVAPORATES; LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING/GEAR WEAR, RESULTING IN DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AFTERTO RECALL, ALSO REPLACED SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND PERFORMED FRONT END ALIGNMENT (93V-006). *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF TRANSAXLE EVAPORATES; LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING/GEAR WEAR, RESULTING IN DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AFTERTO RECALL, ALSO REPLACED SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND PERFORMED FRONT END ALIGNMENT (93V-006). *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF TRANSAXLE EVAPORATES; LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING/GEAR WEAR, RESULTING IN DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AFTERTO RECALL, ALSO REPLACED SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND PERFORMED FRONT END ALIGNMENT (93V-006). *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 AUDI 4000
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 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
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