Audi 4000 1986
Model 4000 made in 1986 by Audi got 4 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, vehicle speed control. The car had some investigations: power train, vehicle speed control and visibility. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts and vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 1.8l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 850901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 27/39/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 850901 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V113000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 02/01/1986 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 8000 | 10/13/1986 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/18/1986 | 09/02/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear or front right seat belt locks may not properly engage. consequence of defect: seat belts could separate in event of heavy brake application or impact and thus subject passengers to injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace seat belts, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 1 | |||
| The differential grease has evaporated and there is apparent damage to the bearings and gears. audi claims this vin does not fall under campaign #93v006000. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/22/1996 | |||
| Wife parked vehicle, put in parked, vehicle still running, tried to remove key, vehicle started rolling backwards, vehicle hit tree, stopped on its own. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Defective idle stabilizer caused vehicle to accelerate by itself, resulting in loss of control/accident prior to recall (87v-069). *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 05/31/2002 | |||
| While driving accelerator pad stuck to the floor, couldn't stop vehicle , and hit a tree.*ak | |||