Audi 90 1990
Model 90 made in 1990 by Audi got 6 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 one 2.3l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/22/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 890831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Regular | $ 717 | 3 | 890831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 3 | 890601 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA94026 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/19/1994 | 07/28/1995 | INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | 97V172000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94023 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/07/1994 | 07/19/1994 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 10/19/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair not completed due to lack of parts (97v-172). mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 05/08/1995 | |||
| Battery exploded, after starting the vehicle ignition coil had a crack. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/08/1995 | |||
| Battery exploded, after starting the vehicle ignition coil had a crack. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/20/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| High pressure fuel line sprang leak under car near firewall | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| When put in reverse, transmission delays then unexpectedly accelerates into reverse, also rpms are abnormally high in forward drive. *ak | |||