Audi 4000 1985
Model 4000 made in 1985 by Audi got 5 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had some investigations: power train, vehicle speed control and visibility. There were some recalls concerningpower train, vehicle speed control. The car has one engine.
Model 1985
| 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 | FWD | 24/27/25 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/30/27 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/30/27 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 3 | 84 831 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V006000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 152000 | 01/29/1993 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/11/1993 | 01/29/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | In 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 Summary | Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic 3-speed transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V069000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1984 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 25000 | 07/24/1987 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/18/1987 | 05/26/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Excessive wear of idle stabilizer could cause idle fluctuations. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Idle fluctuations could result in unsatisfactorydriveability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace idle stabilizer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: idle stabilizer.vehicle description: passenger cars (5-cylinder) equipped with automatictransmission. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA92028 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/03/1992 | 02/09/1993 | TRANSMISSION FAILURES | 93V006000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92016 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/29/1992 | 06/30/1993 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP87002 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/30/1986 | 06/05/1987 | 1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| 1979-86 audi 4000 sudden acceleration | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE92006 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/17/1992 | 05/29/1992 | GAS TANK LEAKAGE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/18/2002 | |||
| Fuel pump broke, causing vehicle to catch on fire while going 60mph on highway. vehicle wouldn't downshift, and accelerator pedal failed. also, battery light illuminated just before vehicle stalled at the stop sign.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/18/2002 | |||
| Fuel pump broke, causing vehicle to catch on fire while going 60mph on highway. vehicle wouldn't downshift, and accelerator pedal failed. also, battery light illuminated just before vehicle stalled at the stop sign.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/18/2002 | |||
| Fuel pump broke, causing vehicle to catch on fire while going 60mph on highway. vehicle wouldn't downshift, and accelerator pedal failed. also, battery light illuminated just before vehicle stalled at the stop sign.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/18/2002 | |||
| Fuel pump broke, causing vehicle to catch on fire while going 60mph on highway. vehicle wouldn't downshift, and accelerator pedal failed. also, battery light illuminated just before vehicle stalled at the stop sign.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 03/18/2002 | |||
| Fuel pump broke, causing vehicle to catch on fire while going 60mph on highway. vehicle wouldn't downshift, and accelerator pedal failed. also, battery light illuminated just before vehicle stalled at the stop sign.*ak | |||