1990 Audi 100 Problems: 4 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1990 Audi 100 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Engine
2
Acceleration
1
Brakes
1
Electrical
1
Fuel system
1

Problems by type

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Engine
2
Acceleration
1
Brakes
1
Electrical
1
Fuel system
1
Lights
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1

Recalls 4

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported October 6, 1997 · 54,800 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

Recall number 97V172000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported January 11, 1993 · 152,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

Recall number 93V006000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported September 18, 1991 · 5,900 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The vehicle capacity weight was inadvertently omitted from placard located inside the gas filler door, as required by fmvss 11o.
Risk: Vehicles fail to meet the requirements of fmvss 110.
Remedy: New labels containing the vehicle capacity weight will be affixed to the vehicles.

Recall number 91V156000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerReported April 2, 1991 · 20,800 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Risk: Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
Remedy: Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.

Recall number 91V050000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Inadver.air bag deploymentOpened July 19, 1994, closed July 28, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA94026

Inadvertent air bag deploymentOpened March 7, 1994, closed July 19, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94023

What 1990 Audi 100 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 10, 1998 · Acceleration, Electrical · SC

Cruise control failed.

Filed Sep 24, 1996 · Lights, Tires · NC

Short in dashboard lights causes fuse to blow frequently.

Filed Jul 18, 1996 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Engine warning light illuminated.

Filed Feb 10, 1995 · Engine · MA

Vehicle stalls when put into reverse gear, also high RPM.

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Questions about the 1990 Audi 100

Is the 1990 Audi 100 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1990 Audi 100, fewer than a typical 100 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Audi 100?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Audi 100 have?

4 recalls, covering air bags, power train and equipment.

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1990 Audi 100 problems