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1984 Audi 4000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1984 Audi 4000, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage99kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Audi 4000 has problems

5 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, gasoline20
Power train10
Seats10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Electrical system10
Visibility10

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

1 recall

1984 Audi 4000 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.

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

1984 vs. every other 4000 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 4000 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Audi 4000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. 1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP87002 · closed Jun 5, 1987
    No recall
In owners' words

What 4000 owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 AUDI 4000. THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES BEGAN LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL LINE FAILED IN JULY OF 2004. THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE LINES BENEATH THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN 2004 AND WANTED $1,000 TO REPLACE THE FUEL LINE. THE…
Complaint 10221945 · Mar 21, 2008 · 97,653 miles
THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING GAS WHICH IN TURN LEAKED ONTO THE DRIVEWAY AND DOWN THE FUEL LINES. *JB (THIS WAS A HUGE FUEL LEAK AND WAS UNDER PRESSURE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION) *SC *JB
Complaint 10082042 · Aug 20, 2004 · 99,800 miles

Own a 1984 4000?

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