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1985 Audi 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1985 Audi 5000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints147 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Audi 5000 has problems

14 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 train94
Steering30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Visibility20
Engine and engine cooling20
Structure20
Electrical system10
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10
1 other systems10

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

7 recalls

1985 Audi 5000 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.

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 87V-009 · Jan 3, 1987 · 81,000 vehicles

Risk. ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 87V-008 · Jan 3, 1987 · 251,102 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, CAUSING INJURIES.

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

1985 vs. every other 5000 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 5000 median. How we score

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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Audi 5000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONC86001 · closed Jul 11, 1989
    No recall
  2. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP86006 · closed Jun 23, 1986
    No recall
  3. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA85037 · closed Dec 23, 1987
    Led to recall 86V-103
  4. HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKSEA86015 · closed Sep 26, 1989
    No recall
  5. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONEA86016 · closed Aug 18, 1986
    No recall

Own a 1985 5000?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.