1990 Audi 90 Problems: 3 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1990 Audi 90 problems

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

Airbags
1
Electrical
1
Fuel system
1

Problems by type

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Airbags
1
Electrical
1
Fuel system
1

Recalls 3

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

Steering: column locking: anti-theft deviceReported April 10, 1990 · 6,600 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Improperly manufactured steering lock bolts could break if driver applies excessive force to a locked steering wheel in an attempt to disengage the steering lock.
Risk: Bolt breakage would cause steering wheel to remain locked even after the driver turns the ignition key and attempts to move the car; this total loss of steering control could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace complete steering lock assembly, including a modified lock bolt.

Recall number 90V070000 · 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 90 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Fuel system · MA

High pressure fuel line sprang leak under car near firewall

Filed Nov 2, 1999 · Airbags · NV

Recall repair not completed due to lack of parts (97v‑172). Mjs

Filed May 11, 1995 · Electrical · CA

Battery exploded, after starting the vehicle ignition coil had a crack. Tt

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Questions about the 1990 Audi 90

Is the 1990 Audi 90 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Audi 90, fewer than a typical 90 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Audi 90?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Audi 90 have?

3 recalls, covering air bags, power train and steering.

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1990 Audi 90 problems