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1990 Audi 100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1990 Audi 100, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Audi 100 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Interior lighting10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10
Electrical system10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1990 Audi 100 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 97V-172 · Oct 6, 1997 · 54,800 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift

Recall 91V-050 · Apr 2, 1991 · 20,800 vehicles

Risk. INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other 100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 100 median. How we score

'72'73'75'76'77'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'98'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1990 Audi 100 safety ratings

1990 Audi 100 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Audi 100, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTEA94026 · closed Jul 28, 1995
    Led to recall 97V-172
  2. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTPE94023 · closed Jul 19, 1994
    No recall

Own a 1990 100?

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