1985 AUDI 5000
8 recalls, 29 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.
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.
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.
87V009000 Jan 3, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
Consequence
ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME. THERE IS A RISK OF A COLLISION AND INJURY IN A CONFINED SPACE.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
86V103000 Aug 4, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
3 crashes 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTS OUTS AFTER ACCUMULATING MANY MILES. WIRING TO FAN BURNED OUT COMPLETELY. THE AFFECT TO VEHICLE WAS UNKNOWN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Dec 30, 1994
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Feb 5, 1996
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 10, 1996
DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK, ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS, NO MANUAL RELEASE BUTTON, CAN OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jun 23, 1996
CONSUMER PARKED CAR AND LOCKED DOOR WITH CHILD IN CAR, CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE POWER LOCK WOULDN'T UNLOCK, HAD TO PLAY WITH LOCK ABOUT ONE HOUR AND THE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE .**AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jun 23, 1996
CONSUMER PARKED CAR AND LOCKED DOOR WITH CHILD IN CAR, CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE POWER LOCK WOULDN'T UNLOCK, HAD TO PLAY WITH LOCK ABOUT ONE HOUR AND THE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE .**AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *SD
STEERING
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1993
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAK CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND TRANSMISSION. *DH
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
POWER MIRRORS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jun 9, 1995
GEAR SHIFT FAILED.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
POWER WINDOWS FAILED TWICE.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
POWER SUN ROOF FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1994
BRAKES FAIL OCCASIONALLY.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1994
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
GEAR LEVER STICKS. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *SD
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
POWER WINDOWS INOPERTIVE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED. *SD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY. *SD
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
SUNROOF INOPERTIVE. *SD
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 7, 1995
TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN REVERSE, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: May 24, 1995
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *AW
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Aug 30, 1995
Incident date: May 10, 1995
RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE OWNER IS SEEKING REIMBURSTMENT. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Feb 11, 1995
IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SKD
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Dec 7, 1994
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-006),CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Dec 30, 1994
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED TWICE, ONCE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
Crash
2 injured
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
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