no report yet
Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.
1991 Audi 100Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1991 Audi 100, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Audi 100 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Equipment
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1991 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
Risk. IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER.
no report yet
Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Risk. INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
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
1991 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
1991 Audi 100 safety ratings
1991 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Audi 100, and the recalls they led to.
- INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTLed to recall 97V-172
In owners' words
What 100 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR NO APPARENT REASON VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL POWER UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO A DRIFT DUE TO SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED. ENGINE CONTINUED REVVING WITHOUT ANY FORWARD MOVEMENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE…
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILLS EXISTS. *AK DEALER RESET THROTTLE POSITION ADAPTION AND REPLACED THE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE, STALLING HAS NOT OCCURRED ANYMORE. *SLC
THE CAR IS CURRENTLY NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. ON JUNE 25TH I DROVE THE CAR FOR 40 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I EXITED THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE WOULD RACE WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD RACE SO THAT THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED…
Own a 1991 100?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.