1990 AUDI 80
3 recalls, 12 complaints
97V172000 Oct 6, 1997
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
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.
90V070000 Apr 10, 1990
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Defect Description
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.
Consequence
BOLT BREAKAGE WOULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO REMAIN LOCKED EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER TURNS THE IGNITION KEY AND ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE CAR; THIS TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Sep 10, 2003
Incident date: Nov 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSAXLE SEIZED. *AK *NM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: May 5, 2002
THERE IS LEAKAGE IN SEAL OF THE FRONT AXLE SHAFT. I FEAR THAT IF IT CONTINUES THEN IT COULD CAUSE A BIG STEERING FAILURE
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: May 5, 2002
THERE IS LEAKAGE IN SEAL OF THE FRONT AXLE SHAFT. I FEAR THAT IF IT CONTINUES THEN IT COULD CAUSE A BIG STEERING FAILURE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
THERE IS AN IGNITION PROBLEM. THERE IS A SCREECHING SOUND THAT OTHER OWNERS OF LATER AUDI MODELS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT. APPARENTLY THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE LATER MODELS, BUT I AM NOT AWARE OF ONE FOR THAT. HTTP://WWW.BBA-REMAN.COM/AUTO-MINE/AUDI/AUDIA6_IGNITION_SWITCH_PROBLEM.HTM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 3, 2000
Incident date: Apr 7, 2000
CONSUMER NOTICED DRIPPING OF GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT LEAK CAUSED BY RUST AT TOP OF FUEL TANK.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 3, 1999
BEARINGS AND SEALS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING LEAKAGE. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 3, 1999
BEARINGS AND SEALS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING LEAKAGE. NLM
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jan 8, 1999
Incident date: Nov 25, 1998
THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE WAS DUR TO "LACK OF OIL IN THE CHAMBER" THE VEHICLE STILL HAD THE ORIGINAL COMPONENT AND THE RECORD KEPT BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER INDICATE THAT NO DIFFERENTIAL RECALL WORK WAS DONE ON THIS VEHICLE. I CONTACT AUDI OF AMERICA'S NATION CONSUMER OFFICE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO SU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jul 3, 1997
THE BATTERY DIED, CALLED AAA AND HAD THE BATTERY RECHARGED. THEN TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND THREW THE CONSUMER MORE THAN 5 FEET AWAY INTO A BRICK WALL. *AK THE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED WHILE JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE. AS THE RESULT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYING, ELECTRI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jul 3, 1997
THE BATTERY DIED, CALLED AAA AND HAD THE BATTERY RECHARGED. THEN TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND THREW THE CONSUMER MORE THAN 5 FEET AWAY INTO A BRICK WALL. *AK THE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED WHILE JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE. AS THE RESULT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYING, ELECTRI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 6, 1997
Incident date: Nov 7, 1996
RECALL ON DIFFERENTIAL DONE ON VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY. IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE HIGH GRINDING NOISE, CAR SLOWS DOWN SEEMS LIKE HITTING BRAKES BUT DIDN'T. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY SAY THE ENTIRE TRANSAXLE HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 29, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
WHILE DRIVING 60MPH, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, ALMOST RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 AUDI 80
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
AUDI 80 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI 80 across all model years (1985, 1993).
13
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths