1985 AUDI 5000

8 recalls — 29 complaints

96E006000 Mar 4, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.
Remedy: THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
414 vehicles affected
93V006000 Jan 11, 1993
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Remedy: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
152,000 vehicles affected
89V006000 Jan 17, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
35,000 vehicles affected
87V170000 Oct 28, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Remedy: INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
57,000 vehicles affected
87V157000 Oct 6, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Remedy: INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
25,000 vehicles affected
87V008000 Jan 3, 1987
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.
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.
251,102 vehicles affected
87V009000 Jan 3, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
Remedy: REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
81,000 vehicles affected
86V103000 Aug 4, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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 BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.
80,710 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Jun 3, 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
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 23, 1998
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Sep 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
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
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
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *SD
STEERING Jun 28, 1996
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAK CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND TRANSMISSION. *DH
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Jun 28, 1996
POWER MIRRORS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Jun 28, 1996
GEAR SHIFT FAILED.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jun 28, 1996
POWER WINDOWS FAILED TWICE.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Jun 28, 1996
POWER SUN ROOF FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 28, 1996
BRAKES FAIL OCCASIONALLY.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Jun 28, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 28, 1996
BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jun 28, 1996
GEAR LEVER STICKS. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Jun 28, 1996
VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. *SD
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jun 28, 1996
POWER WINDOWS INOPERTIVE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jun 28, 1996
DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED. *SD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Jun 28, 1996
WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY. *SD
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Jun 28, 1996
SUNROOF INOPERTIVE. *SD
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Jun 28, 1996
POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 28, 1996
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Apr 25, 1996
TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN REVERSE, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash 2 injured
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Sep 21, 1995
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *AW
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT Aug 30, 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
IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SKD
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT May 25, 1995
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
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED TWICE, ONCE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
Crash 2 injured