Audi 80 1990
Model 80 made in 1990 by Audi got 13 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningair bags, power train and steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.3l.
Model 1990
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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( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/24 | 25/34/29 | Regular | $ 657 | 3 | 890821 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/30/25 | 25/39/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 3 | 890821 |
( 2.3L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/24/21 | 21/31/24 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 890831 |
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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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
97V172000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1988 to 07/31/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 54800 | 10/13/1997 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/06/1997 | 10/10/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In 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 Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||
90V070000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1989 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 6600 | 04/06/1990 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/10/1990 | 04/13/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Improperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Bolt breakage would cause steering wheel to remain locked even after the driver turns the ignition key and attempts to move the car; this total loss of steering control could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace complete steering lock assembly, including a modified lock bolt. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering lock bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with air bags. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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AIR BAGS | ||||||
PE94023 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/07/1994 | 07/19/1994 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA94026 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/19/1994 | 07/28/1995 | INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | 97V172000 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
07/03/1997 | 1 | 07/10/1996 | |
The battery died, called aaa and had the battery recharged. then turned the ignition on and the driver's side airbag deployed, and threw the consumer more than 5 feet away into a brick wall. *ak the air bag was deployed while jump starting the vehicle. as the result of air bag deploying, electrical components like alternator and battery were destroyed. *yh | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
07/03/1997 | 1 | 07/10/1996 | |
The battery died, called aaa and had the battery recharged. then turned the ignition on and the driver's side airbag deployed, and threw the consumer more than 5 feet away into a brick wall. *ak the air bag was deployed while jump starting the vehicle. as the result of air bag deploying, electrical components like alternator and battery were destroyed. *yh | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
09/01/2002 | 95000 | 09/01/2001 | |
There is an ignition problem. there is a screeching sound that other owners of later audi models have also complained about. apparently there is a recall for the later models, but i am not aware of one for that. http://www.bba-reman.com/auto-mine/audi/audia6_ignition_switch_problem.htm | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
04/07/2000 | |||
Consumer noticed dripping of gas tank. vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that leak caused by rust at top of fuel tank.*ak | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
11/12/2002 | 76948 | 2 | 04/01/1999 |
While driving at 55 mph the front wheels locked without warning. the dealer stated that the transaxle seized. *ak *nm | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
03/26/1996 | |||
While driving 60mph, automatic transmission locked up, almost resulting in a accident. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
11/07/1996 | |||
Recall on differential done on vehicle previously. is still having the same problem with the vehicle high grinding noise, car slows down seems like hitting brakes but didn't. took car to dealer and they say the entire transaxle has to be replaced. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
05/05/2002 | 95000 | 09/01/2001 | |
There is leakage in seal of the front axle shaft. i fear that if it continues then it could cause a big steering failure | |||
02/03/1999 | 1 | 11/26/1997 | |
Bearings and seals malfunctioned causing leakage. nlm | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
05/05/2002 | 95000 | 09/01/2001 | |
There is leakage in seal of the front axle shaft. i fear that if it continues then it could cause a big steering failure | |||
02/03/1999 | 1 | 11/26/1997 | |
Bearings and seals malfunctioned causing leakage. nlm | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
11/25/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
The differential failure was dur to lack of oil in the chamber the vehicle still had the original component and the record kept by the original owner indicate that no differential recall work was done on this vehicle. i contact audi of america's nation consumer office and they said there was no such recall on this vehicle | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
07/23/1994 | 3 | ||
Steering column locked up while vehicle was moving, causing accident. *dh |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CA | OAKLAND | 94612 | NEGHERBON AUDI | 510-893-7282 |
CA | OAKLAND | 94612 | NEGHERBON AUTO CENTER | 510-893-7282 |