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1990 Audi 200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1990 Audi 200, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Audi 200 has problems

3 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
Vehicle speed control20
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

4 recalls

1990 Audi 200 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 200 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 200 median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Audi 200, 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
In owners' words

What 200 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, CONSUMER WENT TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE. TO STOP, VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHUT OFF WHILE MOVING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 845330 · Aug 18, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, CAR RPMS INCREASED OUT OF CONTROL, CAR HAD TO BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND STEERED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR WAS THEN UNDRIVABLE, BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RPM PROBLEM.
Complaint 536882 · Jun 15, 1998

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