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1985 Audi 4000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Audi 4000, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Audi 4000 has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system11
Fuel system, gasoline11
Power train11
Vehicle speed control11

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

2 recalls

1985 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

1985 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

'80'81'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Audi 4000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. 1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP87002 · closed Jun 5, 1987
    No recall
  2. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEEA92016 · closed Jun 30, 1993
    No recall
  3. TRANSMISSION FAILURESEA92028 · closed Feb 9, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-006
  4. GAS TANK LEAKAGEPE92006 · closed May 29, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What 4000 owners report

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

FUEL PUMP BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE GOING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WOULDN'T DOWNSHIFT, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED. ALSO, BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED AT THE STOP SIGN.*AK
Complaint 8005884 · Mar 19, 2002

Own a 1985 4000?

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