1990 Audi 100: problems, recalls and reliability

4 recalls and 4 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1997

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest 100 years (#5 of 5 by complaints, age-adjusted)

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Common problems

Computed from 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 4 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)2 complaints

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)1 complaint

Interior Lighting1 complaint

Recalls - 4 campaigns

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS91V156000 · Sep 1991

THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.

Remedy: NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE97V172000 · Oct 1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY93V006000 · Jan 1993

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.

Remedy: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT91V050000 · Apr 1991

INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 1990 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Cylinders4

FuelGasoline

How other years compare

1990 (this page)4 complaints · 4 recalls 199110 complaints · 4 recalls 199222 complaints · 3 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1990 Audi 100 reliable?

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Audi 100. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.

Does the 1990 Audi 100 have open recalls?

4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.