Audi 90 1991
Model 90 made in 1991 by Audi got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningair bags, power train. The car has one 2.3l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 3 | 900731 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| While driving, electrical sys. wire harness front shorted, caused fan to burn out, vehicle overheated and caught fire. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| This fuel line leak was discovered by my mechanic during an inspection of the exhaust. the line is located between a heat shield and the body of the car. mechanic mentioned that there is the possibility of future leaks in the same area. i paid $100 for a repair of the line. there is an audi 20v email group that has been discussing this issue recently and we concluded that there were too many fuel line failures among us for them to be isolated incidents.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/03/1999 | |||
| Driver's side restraint locked, not extracting or extending. dealer has replaced the restraints. *ak | |||