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1993 Audi 100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1993 Audi 100, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints187 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 2, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Audi 100 has problems

18 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
Fuel system, gasoline81
Engine and engine cooling53
Air bags21
Vehicle speed control21
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic11

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

3 recalls

1993 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

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-332 · Dec 23, 1998 · 37,200 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

1993 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Audi 100, and the recalls they led to.

  1. UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRESEA98011 · closed Dec 23, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-332
  2. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE98003 · closed May 18, 1998
    No recall
  3. FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAKPE99065 · closed Mar 31, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-068
In owners' words

What 100 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALER(VALLEY MOTORS IN TIOMINIUM, MD TELE [PHONE])THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.IN MEANTIME, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.*AK *SLC
Complaint 885653 · Apr 11, 2001
WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, OWNER SMELT A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. WHEN OWNER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, COULD SEE GAS LEAKING FROM THE BRIADED FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK
Complaint 836191 · Mar 26, 1999
FOR SEVERAL YEARS I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF AN INTERMITTENT, VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. AUDI HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHY THIS OCCURS. IT HAS BEEN PRESENT TRANSIENTLY AND IT HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THE SMELL, WHEN PRESENT, IS EXTREMELY STRONG. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO AND…
Complaint 704350 · Mar 12, 1999

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