Audi 100 1993
Model 100 made in 1993 by Audi got 22 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningair bags, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Premium | $ 1105 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Premium | $ 1050 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/24 | Premium | $ 1000 | 5 | 920901 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/26/22 | 21/34/25 | Premium | $ 956 | 5 | 920901 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Premium | $ 1105 | 7 | 920901 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V084000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1992 to 03/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 11000 | 03/22/2001 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/20/2000 | 03/22/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine delivered by the supplier for use in these vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 22, 2001.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V332000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1992 to 07/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 37200 | 04/09/1999 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/23/1998 | 12/23/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all fuel injectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 9, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| GRP46/9501 | 02/01/1995 | 40050 | Brake pedal squeak. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA98011 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/18/1998 | 12/23/1998 | UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES | 98V332000 | |
| Complainants allege that underhood fuel fires occur while driving | ||||||
| PE99065 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/28/1999 | 03/31/2000 | FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK | 00V068000 | |
| Odi has received 12 complaints of underhood fuel line leakage in 1992-1995 audi 100, s4, and s6 vehicles equipped with 2.2l i-5 dohc turbo (s4 and s6) or 2.8l v-6 sohc normally aspirated (100 and a6) engines.several owners allege incidents of fuel spraying or dripping from a compression fitting in the fuel supply tube asssembly between the fuel filter and the fuel rail assembly.the fitting reportedly joins a steel braided section of rubber hose to a metal fuel tube.some of the owners allege that the replacement fuel tube assembly design was modified in the replacement part.there is one complaint for model year 1992, nine complaints for model year 1993, one complaint for model year 1994, and one complaint for model year 1995.four of the complaints allege failures in 1997, three allege failures in 1998, and seven allege failures in 1999 (two of these involve vehicles with prior failures in 1997). | ||||||
| PE99065 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/28/1999 | 03/31/2000 | FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK | 00V084000 | |
| Odi has received 12 complaints of underhood fuel line leakage in 1992-1995 audi 100, s4, and s6 vehicles equipped with 2.2l i-5 dohc turbo (s4 and s6) or 2.8l v-6 sohc normally aspirated (100 and a6) engines.several owners allege incidents of fuel spraying or dripping from a compression fitting in the fuel supply tube asssembly between the fuel filter and the fuel rail assembly.the fitting reportedly joins a steel braided section of rubber hose to a metal fuel tube.some of the owners allege that the replacement fuel tube assembly design was modified in the replacement part.there is one complaint for model year 1992, nine complaints for model year 1993, one complaint for model year 1994, and one complaint for model year 1995.four of the complaints allege failures in 1997, three allege failures in 1998, and seven allege failures in 1999 (two of these involve vehicles with prior failures in 1997). | ||||||
| PE98003 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/23/1998 | 05/18/1998 | UNDERHOOD FIRES | ||
| Complainants allege that underhood fires occur while driving | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 193000 | ||
| Air bag senor defective,went off by self,cause accident audi 93 100 quattro,recall listed on your site.www.safecar.gov | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/03/2000 | |||
| Steering wheel started smoking, and had an electrical smell. also, local dealer has had exact incidents with other automobiles with the same make/model and year. effect is that the entire steering electrical system can catch fire or burn out. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Water pump failed at 60 mph with no previous indication or symptoms. all appeared normal . timing belt was destroyed and valves bent, major engine damage. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Water pump failed at 60 mph with no previous indication or symptoms. all appeared normal . timing belt was destroyed and valves bent, major engine damage. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/10/1997 | |||
| Engine fire began 1/4 mile into trip. | |||
| 10/31/1997 | |||
| While driving the engine caught on fire. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 02/13/1997 | |||
| Vehicle spontaneously caught fire buring the engine and the passenger compartment. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Previous owner exchanged left side catalytic converter (under audi recall - right side converter not included in recall). car started vibrating and engine overheated. catalytic converter found to be clogged internally - same fault as with recalled left side. cost $1500 to replace not under warranty. major safety concern due to potentially severe engine damage caused by clogged exhaust on one side. | |||
| 12/05/1994 | 5 | ||
| Catalytic converter emits odor inside of vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| While driving vehicle it caught fire. owner notes that fuel lines which were leaking caused fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Consumer received recall notice in february, and has been trying to contact dealer to make appointment, but was told by dealer(valley motors in tiominium, md tele 410-666-7777)that no parts were available.in meantime, consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle .*ak *slc | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Fuel line, where it connects to hose, is dripping fuel onto engine, causing potential fire hazard.*ak | |||
| 03/22/1999 | |||
| When backing out of the garage, owner smelt a strong smell of gasoline. when owner checked under the hood, could see gas leaking from the briaded fuel line. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was repaired. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 12/01/1993 | ||
| After a strong smell of gas, owner inspected engine and found gas leaking on the engine. a factory pressed metal fitting was leaking and the entire fuel line had to be replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| For several years i have been complaining of an intermittent, very strong fuel smell. audi has never been able to tell me why this occurs. it has been present transiently and it has been present for prolonged periods of time. the smell, when present, is extremely strong. this is not related to and is entirely different from the sulfur smell that is frequently present in the winter. on one occassion, it was present for almost a whole week after the car sat for the preceeding week without being driven. i had to keep the windows open continuously in order to avoid gagging. audi claims that my car is not part of the current recall regarding the leaking fuel injector. i would appreciate your help in discovering the cause of this problem and in remedying it finally. thank you. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Fuel leaked from fuel tank. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 12/05/1994 | 5 | ||
| Dashboard vibrates/squeaks. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/14/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| While driving vehicle had uncontrolled sudden accleration, occurred at 40mph the pedal went to floor and brake would not override.vehicle had to be put in neutral to stop.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/14/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| While driving vehicle had uncontrolled sudden accleration, occurred at 40mph the pedal went to floor and brake would not override.vehicle had to be put in neutral to stop.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| While driving, the accelerator pedal came apart - the complete top broke off, fell to the side and lodged behind the remainder of accelerator mechanism. luckily, i was able to stop the car and extract it without injury. audi claims this is normal wear and tear. they have refused to cover the repair. why is this not a manufacturing defect? | |||