1991 Audi 200: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern equipment; 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 wiring harness to the drivers door fails from flexing when the door is opened and closed - causing power windows and locks to activate intermittently and without warning. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2009
“Rear speaker crackled and hissed. Progressively getting worse. Found out about recall and had them "fixed" by a dealer in danvers. Crackle and hissing stopped. Confirmed fire hazzard by other car owners with bose stereo speakers.*ak”Owner report · Equipment · Oct 2003
“A fire broke out in the rear compartment and was extinguised. The fire was started by and limited to the bose speaker.*ak”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2001
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“Concerned about other audi owner reports of bose speaker failuers resulting in car fires, similar to recall 98v284000. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Oct 1999
“Rear speaker ignited while driving. The car filled entirely with black, acrid smoke by the time I pulled over. Was holding my breath while bringing car to a stop. Car went up in flames and is a total loss. Jacksonville fire department extinguished blaze, filed ccr#29200. Had car towed to key audi dealership in jacksonville, fl from scene of incident. Wrote audi of america 3 times, and numerous phone calls. They refused to send a representative to the dealership to investigate. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 1999
“The capacitor for the rear speaker amplifier will short out which could cause rear speaker to catch on fire. Defect is same as recall98v284000,. But this make and model was not included . *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Jan 1999
“Right rear speaker internal amplifier has a high occurance of failure where speaker assembly catches fire unexpectedly, filling passenger compartment with toxic smoke and possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle due to smoke; fire has spread inside trunk and passenger compartment in some cases. Audi of america has "researched internally" the problem and found nothing; I know of several vehicles with these problems and I am collecting more information from owners.”Owner report · Equipment
“Vehicle caught fire in a rear speaker, consumer is requesting reimbursement, stating that audi and the manufacturer of radio (bose) had knowledge of the problem, but failed to make anyone aware.*jb”Owner report · Equipment
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
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Is the 1991 Audi 200 reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Audi 200. The most complained-about area is equipment.
Does the 1991 Audi 200 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.