Audi V8 1991
Model V8 made in 1991 by Audi got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningair bags and equipment. The car has one 3.6l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.6L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/20/17 | 16/26/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 5 | 900731 |
| ( 3.6L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 14/20/16 | 15/26/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 5 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V324000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1990 to 03/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 4300 | 07/10/2002 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/10/2001 | 10/15/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. owner notification began july 10, 2002. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V050000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 20800 | 04/17/1991 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/02/1991 | 04/11/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: vehicle jack.description of vehicle: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V084000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1989 to 09/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 3100 | 05/31/1996 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/10/1996 | 05/13/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control. vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control. 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 volkswagen at 1-800-822-2834. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Brake failure, front brake rotors warped/overheated and were replace d, continues to replace disc pads and rotors*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Brake failure, front brake rotors warped/overheated and were replace d, continues to replace disc pads and rotors*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Brake failure, front brake rotors warped/overheated and were replace d, continues to replace disc pads and rotors*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 65mph, vehicle suddenly hesitated and then surged forward. had tried to disengage accelerator pedal. it was stuck. then pressed on brakes to slow vehicle dow; nothing happened. had maintained control of vehicle. finally able to pull over to a rest area and shut vehicle down. contacted a dealership and had vehicle towed. mechanic checked vehicle and found the accelerator pedal was stuck, and throttle was open. contacted manufacturer and stated vehicle was on recall but no notice was ever received regarding accelerator pedal problem. recall campaign #96v084000.*ak | |||