Audi 4000 1984
Model 4000 made in 1984 by Audi got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has one engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/33/28 | $ 782 | 3 | 84 713 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/40/32 | $ 694 | 3 | 84 713 | ||||
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 20/28/23 | $ 938 | 3 | 84 713 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/33/28 | $ 782 | 3 | 84 713 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/40/32 | $ 694 | 3 | 84 713 | ||||
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 20/28/23 | $ 938 | 3 | 84 713 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V099000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 03/01/1983 to 05/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 105000 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/30/1985 | 08/09/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake hoses as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: disc brake hose. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP87002 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/30/1986 | 06/05/1987 | 1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| 1979-86 audi 4000 sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Ignition coil problem. ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 97653 | 5 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1984 audi 4000. the fuel and brake lines began leaking underneath the vehicle. the fuel line failed in july of 2004. the clamps that secure the lines beneath the vehicle failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2004 and wanted $1,000 to replace the fuel line. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 97,653. | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 99800 | 1 | 08/16/1985 |
| The consumer smelled gas coming from the vehicle. the consumer examined the vehicle and discovered the fuel rail was leaking gas which in turn leaked onto the driveway and down the fuel lines. *jb (this was a huge fuel leak and was under pressure when the vehicle was in motion) *sc *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| First the report on door handles. the handles are made from pot metal and over time stress crack. you may simply try to open the door one day and the handle literally comes off in your hand. if the vehicle were in an accident, it would be impossible to open the door from the outside. v.w. rabbits and golf's were also prone to this. second report: failed transaxle seals can throw transaxle oil on catalytic converter and other hot surfaces, creating a serious fire hazzard. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat warmer doesn't work. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 97653 | 5 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1984 audi 4000. the fuel and brake lines began leaking underneath the vehicle. the fuel line failed in july of 2004. the clamps that secure the lines beneath the vehicle failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2004 and wanted $1,000 to replace the fuel line. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 97,653. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| First the report on door handles. the handles are made from pot metal and over time stress crack. you may simply try to open the door one day and the handle literally comes off in your hand. if the vehicle were in an accident, it would be impossible to open the door from the outside. v.w. rabbits and golf's were also prone to this. second report: failed transaxle seals can throw transaxle oil on catalytic converter and other hot surfaces, creating a serious fire hazzard. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Vehicle had sudden acceleration with no warning and brake pedal would not override.occured 4 times. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front/rear power windows malfunctioned. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | OMAHA | 68114 | STAN OLSEN AUTO CENTER | 402 397 8200 |
| NE | OMAHA | STAN OLSSON | 402-397-8200 |