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1987 Audi 4000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1987 Audi 4000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Audi 4000 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
Power train20
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1987 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

1987 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
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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Audi 4000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEEA92016 · closed Jun 30, 1993
    No recall
  2. TRANSMISSION FAILURESEA92028 · closed Feb 9, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-006
  3. GAS TANK LEAKAGEPE92006 · closed May 29, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What 4000 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF TRANSMISSION UPON EITHER STARTING AND PLACING IN GEAR OR PRESSING ON BRAKE AT STOPPING. EVAPORATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS CAUSED TRANSMISSION GEARS TO WEAR OUT AND SLIP UPON ACCELERATION. INTERNAL HARD PARTS BROKEN AND CHIPPED.
Complaint 712963 · Oct 7, 1999
DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF TRANSAXLE EVAPORATES; LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING/GEAR WEAR, RESULTING IN DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AFTERTO RECALL, ALSO REPLACED SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND PERFORMED FRONT END ALIGNMENT (93V-006). *AK
Complaint 506072 · Jul 9, 1996

Own a 1987 4000?

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