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1992 Audi 100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 1992 Audi 100, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints221 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage84kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 18, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Audi 100 has problems

22 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
Equipment40
Air bags41
Power train30
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Vehicle speed control30
Fuel system, gasoline20
Electrical system20
Visibility10
Tires10

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

3 recalls

1992 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

Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Recall 01V-324 · Oct 10, 2001 · 4,300 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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

1992 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Audi 100, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTEA94026 · closed Jul 28, 1995
    Led to recall 97V-172
  2. FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAKPE99065 · closed Mar 31, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-068
In owners' words

What 100 owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DANGEROUS UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT EARLIER TODAY THAT SAID I THOUGHT IT WAS A CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM BUT IT ISNT. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY WITH THE CC FUSE PULLED!!! IT WAS PRECEDED BY A FUNNY FEELING IN THE BRAKES, LIKE NOT ENOUGH VACUUM BOOST, THEN RADICAL ENGINE…
Complaint 10193090 · Jun 12, 2007 · 84,000 miles
RUNAWAY THROTTLE. UNCOMMANDED ENGAGEMENT OF CRUISE CONTROL? WOULD NOT RESPOND TO BRAKE OR SHUTTING CRUISE CONTROL OFF ON STEERING COLUMN STALK SWITCH. VERY DANGEROUS!!! ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH, VERY INEFFECTIVE BRAKING WITH ENGINE TRYING TO KEEP CAR GOING AT ABOUT 55 MPH, BUT I MANAGED TO PULL OVER…
Complaint 10193071 · Jun 12, 2007 · 84,320 miles
THE REAR SPEAKER HAD BLOWN, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE SYSTEM TO FAIL, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE # 01V324000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB
Complaint 10020158 · May 20, 2003

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