Audi 200 1989

Model 200 made in 1989 by Audi got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningair bags, equipment and power train. The car has one 2.2l engine.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 5Automatic, 3 gearsFWD18/22/2020/29/23Regular$ 7125880823
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gearsFWD18/26/2120/33/24Regular$ 6785880823
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD17/25/2019/32/23Regular$ 7125880823
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD17/25/2019/32/23Regular$ 7128880823

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
97V172000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1988 to 07/31/1993V (Vehicle)5480010/13/1997ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC10/06/199710/10/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryIn 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 SummaryDealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
NotesOwner 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
91V050000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1991V (Vehicle)2080004/17/1991MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/02/199104/11/1991
Defect SummaryInstruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
Corrective SummarySupply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
NotesSystem: vehicle jack.description of vehicle: passenger cars.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
93V006000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1991V (Vehicle)15200001/29/1993ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/11/199301/29/1993
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryDrain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
NotesSystem: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
AIR BAGS
EA94026VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC07/19/199407/28/1995INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT97V172000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
 Owner states while sitting at a red light his driver's side airbag deployed for no reason.o wner is concerned about this problem. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
05/04/1999106/01/1997
 Underhood fire occured on vehicle while traveling eb on lie. engine cooling fan motor siezed, resulting in a uninterupted ground fault which burned all the wires in the main wiring harness. there was no circuit breaker or fuse provided in the wiring to prevent a groud fault from occuring. audi upgraded subsuquent model years of this vehicle with a fuseable link on the ground side of the cooling fan motor, but failed to provide the upgrade to owners of 1984 thru 1989 vehicles. complete destruction of the vehicle was prevented only by my ability to disconnect the battery cables in a rapid manner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
05/04/1999106/01/1997
 Underhood fire occured on vehicle while traveling eb on lie. engine cooling fan motor siezed, resulting in a uninterupted ground fault which burned all the wires in the main wiring harness. there was no circuit breaker or fuse provided in the wiring to prevent a groud fault from occuring. audi upgraded subsuquent model years of this vehicle with a fuseable link on the ground side of the cooling fan motor, but failed to provide the upgrade to owners of 1984 thru 1989 vehicles. complete destruction of the vehicle was prevented only by my ability to disconnect the battery cables in a rapid manner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
03/01/2000
 Brake light system on effects steering and hydraulic system/ unknown speed broken speedometer/odometer. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
01/15/1996
 Poor performance on the head lights, can not see the road at night due to the headlights fogging. *ak
POWER TRAIN
03/01/2000
 Brake light system on effects steering and hydraulic system/ unknown speed broken speedometer/odometer. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
108/15/1991
 Vehicle's differential went out resulting in accident.*mr the mechanic replaced the defective differential with a used one because of the age and mileage on the vehicle. the consumer called audi and gave them the vin and other information. he was then informed that there was no recall for his vehicle. consumer felt this was incompetent or they lied. *ph