Audi 200 1991

Model 200 made in 1991 by Audi got 10 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. 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 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 5Automatic, 3 gearsFWD18/22/2020/28/23Regular$ 9385900731
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD18/24/2020/31/23Regular$ 9385900731
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD18/24/2020/31/23Regular$ 9388900731

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 - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
01V324000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 07/01/1990 to 03/31/1992V (Vehicle)430007/10/2002MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC10/10/200110/15/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. an electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. owner notification began july 10, 2002. 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
2005624302/26/200710022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb07/06/2007

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/01/20091000001
 The wiring harness to the drivers door fails from flexing when the door is opened and closed - causing power windows and locks to activate intermittently and without warning. *tr
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
10/01/2003140000102/09/2003
 Rear speaker crackled and hissed. progressively getting worse. found out about recall and had them fixed by a dealer in danvers. crackle and hissing stopped. confirmed fire hazzard by other car owners with bose stereo speakers.*ak
1
 Vehicle caught fire in a rear speaker, consumer is requesting reimbursement, stating that audi and the manufacturer of radio (bose) had knowledge of the problem, but failed to make anyone aware.*jb
07/11/2001106/01/1999
 A fire broke out in the rear compartment and was extinguised. the fire was started by and limited to the bose speaker.*ak
1
 Consumer concerned with the possibility of fire due to speaker noise (electrical problem). nlm
04/20/1999104/01/1998
 Rear speaker ignited while driving. the car filled entirely with black, acrid smoke by the time i pulled over. was holding my breath while bringing car to a stop. car went up in flames and is a total loss. jacksonville fire department extinguished blaze, filed ccr#29200. had car towed to key audi dealership in jacksonville, fl from scene of incident. wrote audi of america 3 times, and numerous phone calls. they refused to send a representative to the dealership to investigate. *ak
01/15/1999
 The capacitor for the rear speaker amplifier will short out which could cause rear speaker to catch on fire. defect is same as recall98v284000,. but this make and model was not included . *ak
10/15/1999201/01/1998
 Concerned about other audi owner reports of bose speaker failuers resulting in car fires, similar to recall 98v284000. *ak
05/01/1998
 Right rear speaker internal amplifier has a high occurance of failure where speaker assembly catches fire unexpectedly, filling passenger compartment with toxic smoke and possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle due to smoke; fire has spread inside trunk and passenger compartment in some cases. audi of america has researched internally the problem and found nothing; i know of several vehicles with these problems and i am collecting more information from owners.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
03/01/19951
 Front brake rotors continually warp. *dsh