1984 AUDI 5000
6 recalls, 7 complaints
96E006000 Mar 4, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF THE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES, LOSS OF BRAKING POWER CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
89V006000 Jan 17, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
87V170000 Oct 28, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Consequence
IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND, IN SOMEINSTANCES,INCREASE.
Remedy
INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
87V157000 Oct 6, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remedy
INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
87V008000 Jan 3, 1987
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, CAUSING INJURIES.
Remedy
INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME.
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Oct 29, 1999
HEATER CORE EXPLODED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN SMOKE CAME THROUGH VENTILLATION. MJS
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Oct 29, 1999
HEATER CORE EXPLODED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN SMOKE CAME THROUGH VENTILLATION. MJS
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Oct 29, 1999
HEATER CORE EXPLODED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN SMOKE CAME THROUGH VENTILLATION. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 27, 1997
OWNER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON, CAUSING HIGH RPM AND AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *AK
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Aug 20, 1996
REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP 8 TIMES, ALSO REPLACED POWER BRAKES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Aug 20, 1996
REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP 8 TIMES, ALSO REPLACED POWER BRAKES. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION REBUILT DUE TO LINKAGE FAILURES. *SKD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI 5000
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
C86001
Opened: Aug 5, 1986 , Closed: Jul 11, 1989
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
DP86012
Opened: Jun 20, 1986 , Closed: Jul 16, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP86011
Opened: May 30, 1986 , Closed: Jun 24, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
EA86015
Opened: May 30, 1986 , Closed: Sep 26, 1989
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA86016
Opened: May 30, 1986 , Closed: Aug 18, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
DP86006
Opened: Mar 19, 1986 , Closed: Jun 23, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
EA85037
Opened: Jul 31, 1985 , Closed: Dec 23, 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY:AUDI IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (86V-103)TO PREVENT FIRES WHICH HAVE STARTED WHILE THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TOSTART THE ENGINE.THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE 1984 MODELS.ANALYSIS:THE RECALL CAMPAIGN APPEARS TO RESOLVE THE MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRESIN THE 1985 MODELS BUT DOES NOT ADDRESS ... Read more
AUDI 5000 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI 5000 across all model years (1978, 1991).
54
Total Recalls
73
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
AUDI 5000 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.