1990 AUDI 90
3 recalls, 5 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
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Nov 20, 2000
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SPRANG LEAK UNDER CAR NEAR FIREWALL
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 19, 1999
RECALL REPAIR NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (97V-172). MJS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 19, 1999
RECALL REPAIR NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (97V-172). MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 11, 1995
Incident date: May 8, 1995
BATTERY EXPLODED, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IGNITION COIL HAD A CRACK. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 11, 1995
Incident date: May 8, 1995
BATTERY EXPLODED, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IGNITION COIL HAD A CRACK. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 AUDI 90
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 5-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.3L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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 90 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI 90 across all model years (1971, 1997).
23
Total Recalls
96
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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