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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 3 | 860811 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 27/39/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 3 | 860811 |
( 2.2L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860818 |
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 | |||||
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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. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 | ||||||
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 |
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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 | |||
03/15/1997 | 1 | 01/15/1991 | |
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 | |||
07/09/1996 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
07/09/1996 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
07/09/1996 | 1 | ||
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 |