Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. Noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. According to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 versions. 1991 and 1992 cars had a recall on these bose speakers as the failure can cuase a fire. Audi is not extending the same repair to my car because it is not within the scope of the recall, although the systems are the same as are the problems
The worst 1990 Audi V8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- 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
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
- Risk
- A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.
Recall number 96V084000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- 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
What 1990 Audi V8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. The consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. Please provide any further information.
The consumers vehicle does not fit within the scope of recall 01v‑324 due to the VIN, the consumer feels the vehicle is subject to the same risk of failure and fire.
While driving driver's side air bag deployed without being in an accident.
The federal safety agency already has a defect noted as #01v324000 - this notice is to advise the condition exists on 1990 models not just the 1991 as listed in the federal safety agency report. My speakers have failed just as the report indicates causing a fire hazard. Please add 1990 as a year to be included in the report.
While driving approximately 60 MPH, in the process of braking, the steering wheel vibrates out of control until the speed reaches 25 to 30 MPH, then the vehicle operates close to normal. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The rotors have to be replaced every (10,000-15,000) miles because of warping. Because of the warped rotors, when braking, the vehicle goes into a uncontrollable shaking virbration. In the last 2 1/2 years (3) sets of rotors have been replaced. Rotors need to be replaced a (4th) time.
Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice.
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Is the 1990 Audi V8 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1990 Audi V8, 4.0 times a typical V8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Audi V8?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Audi V8 have?
3 recalls, covering air bags, vehicle speed control and equipment.
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