Audi 80 1989

Model 80 made in 1989 by Audi got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningair bags, power train. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.3l.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/27/2425/34/29Regular$ 5943880823
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD22/30/2525/39/30Regular$ 5703880823
( 2.3L) 5Automatic, 3 gearsFWD19/22/2021/28/24Regular$ 7123880815
( 2.3L) 5Manual, 5 gearsFWD20/26/2222/33/26Regular$ 6483880713
( 2.3L) 5Manual, 5 gears4WD18/24/2020/31/24Regular$ 7123880713

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
97V172000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1988 to 07/31/1993V (Vehicle)5480010/13/1997ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC10/06/199710/10/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryIn the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
NotesOwner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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
AIR BAGS
EA94026VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC07/19/199407/28/1995INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT97V172000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/03/1999210/01/1998
 No summary
07/09/1995
 The vehicle has been recalled three years ago for the transmission. now the transmission damaged again due to low oil. please describe. tt
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10/15/1996112/15/1994
 Transaxle/transmission assembly failed due to lack of differential fluid prior to recall, repairs were never done (93v-006). *ak
01/01/19931
 Oil lubricating transaxle gears was lost due to evaporation, causing vehicle noise prior to/after recall repairs (93v-006). *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
09/01/1996107/01/1996
 Bearings melted/shredded.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
09/01/1996107/01/1996
 Seals melted, causing transmission fluid to leak into the differential.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
03/09/1998105/22/1997
 Differential failed due to evaporation of the oil, (recall, however vehicle denied # 93v-006).
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
09/01/1996107/01/1996
 Transaxle failed, causing vehicle to skid to a stop.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
03/09/1998105/22/1997
 Master cylinder failure caused brakes to fail and resulted in accident. yh
09/28/199705/22/1997
 While driving master cylinder malfunction, causing brakes to fail, resulting in a minor collision. *ak