1991 Audi 100: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control; the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2001
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The vehicle was involved in a front collision accident due to the brakes not operating. The air bags did not deploy upon impact as well. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer. *nm”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2005
“NHTSA recall 01v324000/ manufacturer's recall lm concerning speaker amplifier. Rear amplifier system is not working properly. Also consumer called manufacturer about vehicle and recall, and manufacturer stated recall effected only 1992 models and older. Consumer stated his vehicle was having same problem as stated in recall. *ak *yh”Owner report · Equipment · Nov 2001
“Automatic transmission broke down with less than 40,000 miles, without any kind of warning. The transmission was replaced with a rebuilt transmission by the dealership (sunset imports). *ak.*yh”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 1998
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“Bosch fuel distributor sensor plate failure, which is lower half of unit. Car stalls, floods, creeps, looses all power, will not accel over 20 mph. Must purchase entire unit for over $1,500 usd to repair.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 1998
“Intermittently when slowing down the vehicle stalls and dies, resulting in loss of vehicle control. The dealer has repaired the vehicle, but the problem stills exists. *ak dealer reset throttle position adaption and replaced the idle stabilizer valve, stalling has not occurred anymore. *slc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 1998
“When driving and upon depressing accelerator pedal for no apparent reason vehicle will lose all power unexpectedly, causing vehicle to go into a drift due to sudden decrease in speed. Engine continued revving without any forward movement. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control
“The accelerator pedal has a plastic part connected to it when this part breaks off the entire accelerator pedal has to be replaced. *yh”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
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.
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 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
Check your exact 100 by VIN
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Is the 1991 Audi 100 reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Audi 100. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 1991 Audi 100 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.. 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.