While driving 65mph, vehicle suddenly hesitated and then surged forward. Had tried to disengage accelerator pedal. It was stuck. Then pressed on brakes to slow vehicle dow; nothing happened. Had maintained control of vehicle. Finally able to pull over to a rest area and shut vehicle down. Contacted a dealership and had vehicle towed. Mechanic checked vehicle and found the accelerator pedal was stuck, and throttle was open. Contacted manufacturer and stated vehicle was on recall but no notice was ever received regarding accelerator pedal problem. Recall campaign #96v084000.
The worst 1991 Audi V8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
Recalls 4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
- 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.
Recall number 01V324000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Audi V8 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on or...
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What 1991 Audi V8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake failure, front brake rotors warped/overheated and were replace d, continues to replace disc pads and rotors
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Questions about the 1991 Audi V8
Is the 1991 Audi V8 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1991 Audi V8, close to a typical V8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Audi V8?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1991 Audi V8 have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, air bags and vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Audi V8 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V084000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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