1988 Audi 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 Audi 5000, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls3Free fix at dealers Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Audi 5000 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling	1	1

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

3 recalls

1988 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

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 93V-006 · Jan 11, 1993 · 152,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 89V-006 · Jan 17, 1989 · 35,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 87V-157 · Oct 6, 1987 · 25,000 vehicles

Risk. ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.

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

1988 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

0 0 1 1 2 1 4 14 15 11 1 0 0 0

'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Audi 5000, and the recalls they led to.

Aug 3, 1992
TRANSMISSION FAILURESEA92028 · closed Feb 9, 1993
Led to recall 93V-006

In owners' words

What 5000 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A SMELL OF GAS AROSE, PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED BACK AT THE VEHICLE, A FIRE STARTED IN THE GRILL IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 833213 · Jan 8, 1999

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