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1986 Audi 4000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1986 Audi 4000, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints43 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Audi 4000 has problems

4 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 control33
Power train10

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

3 recalls

1986 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

1986 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 1986 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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WIFE PARKED VEHICLE, PUT IN PARKED, VEHICLE STILL RUNNING, TRIED TO REMOVE KEY, VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS, VEHICLE HIT TREE, STOPPED ON ITS OWN. *AK
Complaint 986082 · Jun 24, 1996
DEFECTIVE IDLE STABILIZER CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE BY ITSELF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (87V-069). *AK
Complaint 968436 · Jul 7, 1995

Own a 1986 4000?

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