Audi 100 1994
Model 100 made in 1994 by Audi got 37 consumer complains, 2 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. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1994
| 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 | FWD | 18/24/21 | 20/31/24 | Premium | $ 964 | 4 | 930920 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/24 | Premium | $ 964 | 4 | 930920 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 1013 | 4 | 930920 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 1013 | 4 | 930920 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 1013 | 7 | 930920 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/24 | Regular | $ 1013 | 7 | 930920 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V017000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1994 to 12/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 24000 | 04/23/1996 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/29/1996 | 02/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ignition switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; ignition; switch. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: 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 | ||||||
| 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). | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/30/1998 | |||
| Air bag sensor light came on , mechanic checked out and found a weak link in the spiral spring. repair will be $300, no warranty. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 1 | ||
| I am a senior citizen, 87 years young, who owns a 1994 audi 100. i am the second owner. according to audi of america, my vehicle was eligible for an ignition switch recall and a new switch was installed in 1996 at tyson's audi in tysons corner, va. my concern is this. i am experiencing the identical electrical problems listed in the original recall. the dealer tells me my problem the ignition switch and it needs to be replaced. isn't that a bit odd? are ignition switches parts that usually need to be replaced? have other owners of the recall experienced that same problem? was the original replacement a new type/model switch? i called audi of america and talked to them about my concern. they told me they have not received any complaints. i thought it best to at least register a complaint. thanks for you time! *tr | |||
| 12/06/2001 | |||
| Vehicle will not start due to ignition switch / headlights/ radio/ power windows, and all electrical features being inoperable. vehicle not included in recall 96v017000 due to vin. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 12/06/2001 | |||
| Vehicle will not start due to ignition switch / headlights/ radio/ power windows, and all electrical features being inoperable. vehicle not included in recall 96v017000 due to vin. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/06/2001 | |||
| Vehicle will not start due to ignition switch / headlights/ radio/ power windows, and all electrical features being inoperable. vehicle not included in recall 96v017000 due to vin. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 1 | ||
| I am a senior citizen, 87 years young, who owns a 1994 audi 100. i am the second owner. according to audi of america, my vehicle was eligible for an ignition switch recall and a new switch was installed in 1996 at tyson's audi in tysons corner, va. my concern is this. i am experiencing the identical electrical problems listed in the original recall. the dealer tells me my problem the ignition switch and it needs to be replaced. isn't that a bit odd? are ignition switches parts that usually need to be replaced? have other owners of the recall experienced that same problem? was the original replacement a new type/model switch? i called audi of america and talked to them about my concern. they told me they have not received any complaints. i thought it best to at least register a complaint. thanks for you time! *tr | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 142222 | 1 | |
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 96v071000 concerning ignition switch. dealership would not repair the problem free of charge, because the vin was not included.*ak | |||
| 149000 | 1 | ||
| The ignition freezes in the start position which causes difficulty in starting the vehicle. this vehicle is not included in recall 96v017000 concerning ignition failure. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Ignition switch failed. see nhtsa campaign id 96v017000. exact same defect. seems like too much of a coincidence that my car, built 9/93 wouldn't have same switch component w/ same problem. but my car is not covered?? audi ignores me. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Audi issued recall for some a6 models on failed ignition switch. the 1994 100s is essentially the same car with probably same switch. according to my shop they have seen tons of these. yet i have to pay because my car is a '94, instead of 1995 and 1996 makes no sense.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 4 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Ignition switch failed, recall component however vehicle denied due to vin #. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Complete engine shutdown without any prior warning after driving approx. 4 hours on i-95 south. car started and ran normally for another 3 hours immediately after i pulled over and stopped. same thing happened the next day after same amount of driving time on i-75, car started without problem and i reached destination after another 15 minutes. readout of computer showed nothing. mechanic recommended to prophylactically replace cam sensor which i did. effect remains to be seen. recommendation: car manufacturers must be forced to take measures to prevent complete engine shutdown for any reason other than a direct engine failure. it is too dangerous and could lead to severe accidents if this happens in heavy traffic, especially in lanes with no shoulder! it is bad enough if an engine fails by itself. a brief internet search showed numerous reports of such incidents!!! *tr | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 95000 | ||
| Complete engine shutdown without any prior warning after driving approx. 4 hours on i-95 south. car started and ran normally for another 3 hours immediately after i pulled over and stopped. same thing happened the next day after same amount of driving time on i-75, car started without problem and i reached destination after another 15 minutes. readout of computer showed nothing. mechanic recommended to prophylactically replace cam sensor which i did. effect remains to be seen. recommendation: car manufacturers must be forced to take measures to prevent complete engine shutdown for any reason other than a direct engine failure. it is too dangerous and could lead to severe accidents if this happens in heavy traffic, especially in lanes with no shoulder! it is bad enough if an engine fails by itself. a brief internet search showed numerous reports of such incidents!!! | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Timing belt, pulley and tensioner failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 2 | ||
| The car has stalled out without any warning numerous times when driving at highway speed, the first occurance dealer replaced a radiator switch, and two days later vehicle stalled again.*jb | |||
| 07/29/1999 | 6 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Timing belt, pulley and tensioner failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/29/1999 | 6 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Material in the catalytic converter comes loose and clogs the converter, causes a rattling or rasping sound and could lead to engine damage. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 12/06/2001 | |||
| Vehicle will not start due to ignition switch / headlights/ radio/ power windows, and all electrical features being inoperable. vehicle not included in recall 96v017000 due to vin. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that prior to recall on the fuel line, this problem caused a major fire in the engine. *jg | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Prior to recall notification (00v084000) consumer had repairs performed due to engine compartment having a major fuel leak, consumer is now seeking reimbursement. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/07/1999 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire prior to recall. consumer states prior to fire there were several occasions of raw gasoline smell when starting vehicle. also states recall has not yet been initiated, however recall went into effect 3/99, owner did not receive notification. (98v-332) | |||
| 03/07/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| While parked and locked in supermarket parking lot 5 min. after parking, engine compartment spontaneously broke into flames. owner was shopping in supermarket. fire company responding to 911 extinguished the fire. insurance and audi representatives determine car is not repairable. believed caused by defective fuel injectors. this problem is pending recall; but owner was not notified nor made aware of hazard to life and limb. what is manufacturer responsibility to owner? | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Transmission failure resulting in leaking. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | |||
| Transmission; when driving on a wet road the transmission down shift feels like as if you were pressing down on the brake you can loose control of car. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Cv boot failed. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| The front seat head restraints are too far back and permit extreme head motion before the head contacts the restraint. the restraints move up and down too freely and don't stay adjusted to a safe height. the design appears to be incorrect with the head restraint positioned too far back on the seatback to restrict head motion in an accident. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/03/1998 | 08/20/1994 | ||
| Steering system failed, causing an accident. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| High pressure hose in steering mechanism failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/03/1998 | 08/20/1994 | ||
| While driving on dry surface, on a clear day, at 25 mph, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, hit guard railing and came to a stop. | |||
| 03/03/1998 | 08/20/1994 | ||
| Throttle linkage and control failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 12/06/2001 | |||
| Vehicle will not start due to ignition switch / headlights/ radio/ power windows, and all electrical features being inoperable. vehicle not included in recall 96v017000 due to vin. please give any further details.*ak | |||