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Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER.
1988 Audi 80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1988 Audi 80, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 1997. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Audi 80 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1988 Audi 80 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
1988 vs. every other 80 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 80 median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 80 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DIFFERENTIAL DAMAGED, CAUSING LOW FLUID LEVEL, PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING SERVICED BY AUDI DEALER. *DSH
Own a 1988 80?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.