Audi 100 1990
Model 100 made in 1990 by Audi got 16 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningair bags, equipment and power train. The car has one 2.3l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/22/20 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 5 | 890831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 5 | 890831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 788 | 5 | 890831 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V172000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1988 to 07/31/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 54800 | 10/13/1997 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/06/1997 | 10/10/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V050000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 20800 | 04/17/1991 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/02/1991 | 04/11/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: vehicle jack.description of vehicle: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V156000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1990 to 12/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 5900 | 12/10/1991 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/18/1991 | 09/25/1991 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The vehicle capacity weight was inadvertantly omitted from placard located inside the gas filler door, as required by fmvss 11o. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles fail to meet the requirements of fmvss 110. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New labels containing the vehicle capacity weight will be affixed to the vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: label; fmvss 110.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V006000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 152000 | 01/29/1993 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/11/1993 | 01/29/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA94026 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/19/1994 | 07/28/1995 | INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | 97V172000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94023 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/07/1994 | 07/19/1994 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/28/1993 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Instrument cluster and circuit board failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Temperature gauge sending unit replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/31/1992 | 1 | ||
| Right rear valve cover replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 10 | ||
| Vehicle stalls when put into reverse gear, also high rpm. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 03/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fan belt replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/13/1993 | 1 | ||
| Oxygen sensor replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 03/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| Egr temperature sensor replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 01/31/1992 | 1 | ||
| Intake manifold failure. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 01/31/1992 | 1 | ||
| Right rear injectors replaced. | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 06/18/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Short in dashboard lights causes fuse to blow frequently. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 04/08/1996 | 7 | ||
| Engine warning light illuminated. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/25/1994 | 5 | ||
| Transmission failed, causing vehicle to bang into reverse gear/engine to race/sudden acceleration. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/13/1993 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Uniroyal tire failed after two months. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/28/1993 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Cruise control failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear window defogger inoperable, causing poor visibility. | |||