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1992 Audi 80 problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Audi 80 is seat belts. It has fewer complaints than a typical 80 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
6
Worst area
Seat belts

The worst 1992 Audi 80 problems

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

  • Seat belts
    1

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  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls 1

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

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Defect investigations

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

There is no summary currently available

EA94026

Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Audi 80 6

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1992 Audi 80 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 30, 1996 · Seat belts · MN

Driver's side seat belt retractor jammed, driver unrestrained.

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Questions about the 1992 Audi 80

Is the 1992 Audi 80 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1992 Audi 80, fewer than a typical 80 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Audi 80?

Seat belts, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1992 Audi 80 have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

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