Audi 90 1995
Model 90 made in 1995 by Audi got 33 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningair bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1995
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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( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/26/21 | 20/34/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 4 | 950522 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/25 | Premium | $ 921 | 4 | 950522 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 4 | 950522 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 4 | 950522 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
97V175000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1994 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 39300 | 10/13/1997 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/08/1997 | 10/10/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
96V017000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1994 to 12/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 24000 | 04/23/1996 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/29/1996 | 02/01/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ignition switch. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: electrical; ignition; switch. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: 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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
98V332000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1992 to 07/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 37200 | 04/09/1999 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/23/1998 | 12/23/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all fuel injectors. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began april 9, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
GRP24/9504 | 02/01/1995 | 24-95-02 | 40047 | Change in coding of ecm with the introduction of the latest motor management system (mms-311). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
GRP24/9502 | 02/01/1995 | 40051 | Coding the electronic control module has changed with the introduction of latest mtoor management system (mms-311). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
GRP46/9501 | 02/01/1995 | 40050 | Brake pedal squeak. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe | 02/20/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
03/01/1995 | |||
Please let me know how to get my airbag fixed. if a recall has been issued, i should be able to have the problem fixed. i've been trying for about six months to have the dealer fix this, but they say they can't get the parts. please let me know what to do. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
05/15/2004 | 146000 | 1 | |
The vehicle's electrical system has malfunctioned. a recall has been issued, however the vehicle's vin number is outside of the remedy scope. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
07/01/2001 | |||
When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. but, presently windows do not work any more.*ak | |||
08/02/2000 | 0 | ||
When turning on car blinkers, a/c, will not work, then, consumer has to shut off car , then turn back on. consumer stated this problem has occurred several times.*ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
03/09/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
03/01/2006 | 6 | 03/01/1995 | |
Consumer has had two replacement ignition switches all of which failed shortly after replacement. *ts a recall was issued regarding the ignition switch and the dealer/manufacturer continued to use defective ignition switches. the consumer had 6 ignition switches replaced. *jb | |||
05/15/2005 | 3 | ||
Dt: in may the problem began. owner noticed that while starting the vehicle the key goes back into accessory position and car won't start. there is recall 96v017000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. but owner's vehicle not included in recall due to vin. the owner contacted the regional office of audi, but they would not help. there is a problem with the electrical system as well. when car is started, sometimes the windshield wipers don't work or the windows won't roll down. when the key is shut off, and slowly turned back on, the electrical system will be fine. once happened while driving down a highway at about 70 mph. the key physically moved to the accessory position, and the car stalled. the entire electrical system shut down when it stalled. the car still had manual steering and manual brakes. then owner eased into emergency lane and put the car in park and started it back up again. then, vehicle stalled on july 21, 2005 while the owner's husband was driving 80 mph, and the key went to the accessory position again and car stalled. the steering locked, and the brakes were barely working. there are no other problems with the vehicle. it is regularly serviced. the car has been put on the diagnostic machine, and mechanic advised that it showed no codes, this happened on july 6 2005. the owner will take the car back to mechanic if she can get the car started. *ak | |||
07/01/2001 | |||
When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. but, presently windows do not work any more.*ak | |||
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Vehicle was bought used by consumer, and dealer claimed recall 96v017000 was performed prior,but part has failed again. *ak there was starter switch recall but the dealer stated that the recall was performed during the previous owner of the vehicle. *yh | |||
08/01/2000 | 0 | ||
When turning on ignition certain accessories will not work. consumer has to stop car and restart it. took to dealer, and they replaced switch under warranty, and consumer had to pay twice. this is the forth time that consumer has had to have an ignition switch put in. consumer felt audi never fixed the problem. *ak | |||
Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. a recall 96v017000 has been issued on ignition switch. manufacturer will be notified.*ak | |||
06/22/1999 | |||
The ignition switch failed to start engine when turned on. instrument panel lights did not come on. took to dealer & had it replaced. problem still exists. took to different dealer & replaced switch again. ignition switch under recall #96v017000 which had also failed. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
02/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
The vehicle would not start or turn over, towed to dealer to find cause. *yh | |||
04/23/1998 | |||
Starter malfunctioned. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
03/23/1995 | |||
Drove 1 mile off of the showroom floor and the car overheated.please explain. tt | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
02/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
The vehicle would not start or turn over, towed to dealer to find cause. *yh | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
09/01/1997 | |||
Antenna failed once and door latch failed twice. | |||
INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
06/22/1999 | |||
The ignition switch failed to start engine when turned on. instrument panel lights did not come on. took to dealer & had it replaced. problem still exists. took to different dealer & replaced switch again. ignition switch under recall #96v017000 which had also failed. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
02/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
Brake master cylinder failed. *yh | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
02/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
Steering rack failed. *yh | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. a recall 96v017000 has been issued on ignition switch. manufacturer will be notified.*ak | |||
07/21/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
Door mysteriously failed to latch and lock--no prior warning of failure. | |||
03/24/1999 | 01/16/1995 | ||
Consumer closed door and buzzer went off. vehicle would not lock. dealer took lock apart and found that the spring was broken. *ak | |||
09/01/1997 | |||
Antenna failed once and door latch failed twice. | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
02/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
Idler stabilizer unit failed. *yh | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
07/07/1997 | 2 | 04/06/1995 | |
The accelerator stuck, and when the brakes were applied the engine continued to rev; and the car went off the road, and landed in a yard between two houses. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
07/01/2001 | |||
When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. but, presently windows do not work any more.*ak | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. a recall 96v017000 has been issued on ignition switch. manufacturer will be notified.*ak |