Audi 4000 1987

Model 4000 made in 1987 by Audi got 6 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had some investigations: power train, vehicle speed control and visibility. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.2l.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/27/2526/34/29Regular$ 5703860811
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/30/2727/39/32Regular$ 5273860811
( 2.2L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD18/22/1920/28/23Regular$ 7503860818

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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
POWER TRAIN
EA92028VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC08/03/199202/09/1993TRANSMISSION FAILURES93V006000
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA92016VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/29/199206/30/1993FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
 There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
PE92006VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/17/199205/29/1992GAS TANK LEAKAGE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
04/01/1996
 Sudden acceleration of transmission upon either starting and placing in gear or pressing on brake at stopping. evaporation of transmission fluid has caused transmission gears to wear out and slip upon acceleration. internal hard parts broken and chipped.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
03/15/1997101/15/1991
 Gas tank leaks fuel into the occupant compartment and trunk.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/01/1996
 Sudden acceleration of transmission upon either starting and placing in gear or pressing on brake at stopping. evaporation of transmission fluid has caused transmission gears to wear out and slip upon acceleration. internal hard parts broken and chipped.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
07/09/19961
 Differential oil of transaxle evaporates; low oil levels cause premature bearing/gear wear, resulting in differential failure afterto recall, also replaced sway bar bushings and performed front end alignment (93v-006). *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
07/09/19961
 Differential oil of transaxle evaporates; low oil levels cause premature bearing/gear wear, resulting in differential failure afterto recall, also replaced sway bar bushings and performed front end alignment (93v-006). *ak
SUSPENSION - REAR
07/09/19961
 Differential oil of transaxle evaporates; low oil levels cause premature bearing/gear wear, resulting in differential failure afterto recall, also replaced sway bar bushings and performed front end alignment (93v-006). *ak