Menu

1987 Audi 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1987 Audi 5000, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints113 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 14, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Audi 5000 has problems

11 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
Electrical system30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Vehicle speed control21
Steering11
Structure10
Visibility10
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

4 recalls

1987 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.

–no report yet

Disc: caliper

Recall 87V-158 · Oct 6, 1987 · 16,000 vehicles

Risk. OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE.

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

1987 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

'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Audi 5000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSMISSION FAILURESEA92028 · closed Feb 9, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-006
In owners' words

What 5000 owners report

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

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH AND BRAKES DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION. ALSO, UPON APPLYING BRAKES CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS VERY HOT. *AK
Complaint 863589 · Jun 14, 2000

Own a 1987 5000?

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