Audi 5000 1985
Model 5000 made in 1985 by Audi got 33 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 8 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 8 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 17/20/18 | 19/26/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 5 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 8 | 84 831 | |
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V006000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1983 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 35000 | 01/23/1989 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/17/1989 | 01/23/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuelvehicle description: passenger cars with turbo. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V103000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 80710 | 10/09/1986 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/04/1986 | 08/06/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter. consequence of defect: with the fuel absorbed by the air filter and an engine backfire on restart, this fuel could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Installation of an air filter modification kit to preclude fuel leaks. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel/engine compartment.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V157000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1983 to 09/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 25000 | 10/06/1987 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/06/1987 | 10/13/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tankvehicle description: turbo and turbo quattro passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V008000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 251102 | 02/13/1987 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/03/1987 | 02/05/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal is applied at the same time. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E006000 | EIS BRAKE PARTS | from 01/01/1987 to 12/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 414 | 04/10/1996 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/04/1996 | 03/12/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the brake hose assembly separates, loss of braking power can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | These brake hose assemblies will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hoses.equipment description: aftermarket brake hose assemblies, model sp6957, for use on 1983 through 1986 audi 5000 vehicles.note: the vehicle owner should immediately return the vehicle to the service facility which performed the installation and the installer shold remove the brake hose assembly and replace it with assembly sp9037.eis will remedy the defect without charge to the owner for the replacement of the defective parts and will pay the installing facility for its purchase cost of there placement part (a copy of the purchase invoice will be needed) plus a labor charge. owners or installers can contact eis at 129 worthington ridge, berlin, connecticut 06037, attn. d. j. duprey, quality assurance manager, or call1-203-828-8290. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V170000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1983 to 06/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 57000 | 02/12/1988 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/28/1987 | 11/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Malfunctions of internal components of idle control unit could cause idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Idle rpm may become erratic and, in someinstances,increase. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install latest specification idle control unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: idle control unitvehicle description: 1984 5000s, 1984 and 1985 turbo passenger cars equippedwith automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| 87V009000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 81000 | 02/17/1987 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/03/1987 | 02/05/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The idle stabilizer may experience excessive wear, causing engine idle fluctuations, usually described as engine surge, which increase with usage of the car. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine surge could ultimately see-saw to the extend thatloss of vehicle control could be experienced if the brakes were not applied intime. there is a risk of a collision and injury in a confined space. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace idle stabilization valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle/idle stabilizer.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA85037 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/31/1985 | 12/23/1987 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 86V103000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA85037 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/31/1985 | 12/23/1987 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 87V157000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA86015 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/30/1986 | 09/26/1989 | HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA86016 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/30/1986 | 08/18/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C86001 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/05/1986 | 07/11/1989 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP86006 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/19/1986 | 06/23/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Distributor replaced. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Radiator cooling fan shorts outs after accumulating many miles. wiring to fan burned out completely. the affect to vehicle was unknown. dealer was contacted . please provide more information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 06/23/1996 | |||
| Consumer parked car and locked door with child in car, came back to the car and discovered the power lock wouldn't unlock, had to play with lock about one hour and the rear door would not unlock. please describe .**ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission locked up after recall repair. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure after recall work performed due to lower level of oil lubricating the bearings/seal went bad. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Gear lever sticks. *sd | |||
| 04/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission locked in reverse, causing sudden acceleration/accident. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 06/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Gear shift failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 05/10/1995 | |||
| Recieved a recall notice after transmission was replaced at owners expense owner is seeking reimburstment. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle slips out of gear. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transaxle failed, causing front wheels to lock up/ loss of control prior to recall (93v-006). *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 12/30/1994 | 1 | 01/19/1994 | |
| Differential failure resulting in a vehicle accident. | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Differential failure, causing front wheel to lock up. *aw | |||
| 12/07/1994 | 7 | ||
| Differential failure prior to recall (93v-006),causing loss of control/accident/injuries. *skd | |||
| 12/30/1994 | 0 | ||
| Differential failed twice, once causing vehicle to lock up, causing loss of control/accident/injuries. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brakes work intermittently. *sd | |||
| 04/04/1994 | 4 | ||
| Brakes fail occasionally. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front brakes locked up. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Hydraulic system leak causes loss of steering, brakes, and transmission. *dh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 04/04/1994 | 4 | ||
| Power steering pump failed. *dh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Power steering pump failed. *sd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power steering rack replaced. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/10/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Door locks will lock and unlock, electrical door locks, no manual release button, can open from inside or outside. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1996 | |||
| Consumer parked car and locked door with child in car, came back to the car and discovered the power lock wouldn't unlock, had to play with lock about one hour and the rear door would not unlock. please describe .**ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Wheel bearings noisy. *sd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Idle speed control module failed, causing sudden acceleration. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power windows failed twice. | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Power windows inopertive. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power mirrors failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Sunroof inopertive. *sd | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power sun roof failed. | |||